Rustic Chicken and Potato Stew

This cozy chicken and potato stew is a heartwarming dish that's perfect for a comforting family dinner. Packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich broth, it's a simple yet flavorful meal that brings the essence of home-style cooking to your table. Whether served alone or alongside a bowl of rice, it's bound to become a go-to recipe for all occasions.

Ingredients

🍗 1 kg chicken pieces
🧅 1 large onion, diced
🥕 2 carrots, sliced
🥔 3 medium potatoes, quartered
🫑 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🍗 4 cups chicken broth
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Begin by dicing the onion, slicing the carrots, quartering the potatoes, and slicing the red bell pepper.
• Mince the garlic cloves.

2- Sear the Chicken:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken pieces and sear them until browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and set it aside.

3- Cook the Vegetables:

• In the same pot, add the diced onions and cook until translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4- Combine Ingredients:

• Return the chicken to the pot.
• Add the sliced carrots, quartered potatoes, and sliced red bell pepper.

5- Add Broth and Seasonings:

• Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
• Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
• Stir everything together to combine.

6- Simmer the Stew:

• Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

7- Shred the Chicken:

• Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the pot.
• Stir everything to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.

8- Serve:

• Once the stew is well combined and heated through, serve it hot as a main course, optionally with a side of rice for a more filling meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350
Nutritional Information per Serving: Carbohydrates: 25g, Proteins: 27g, Fats: 10g

Cooking Tips:

• For extra flavor, you may add herbs like rosemary or bay leaves while simmering.
• If you prefer thicker stew, mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the broth.

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Cozy Chicken and Potato Stew