Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8 thighs, diced 1-inch
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 carrots diced
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 2 ribs celery diced
    • 5 tablespoons all purpose flour divided
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups diced potatoes peeled if using russets or baking potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups diced sweet potatoes peeled
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth  or chicken stock
  • 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces, or frozen peas, thawed
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil (it doesn’t have to be cooked through). Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Cook onion, carrot and celery in remaining olive oil for about 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened. Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour, seasonings and salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, red pepper, white wine, browned chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir in green beans and cream. Thicken if desired (below) and simmer an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
  • To thicken: In a mason jar combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup water or broth. Shake very well (ensure there are no lumps) and add a little at a time to boiling stew to reach desired consistency.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 611 | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9020IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3.8mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.