Hearty and comforting, this chicken and vegetable stew is packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy savoury sauce. Perfect for cosy dinners, easy to make, and ideal for meal prep!
1kgSkinless Boneless Chicken Thighscut into large chunks
2tablespoonOlive Oil
1Onionpeeled and chopped
3Carrotspeeled and diced
3Garlic Clovespeeled and chopped
2tablespoonPlain Flour
1tablespoonDried Thyme
50mlWhite Wine
800mlChicken Stock
2White Potatoespeeled and diced into small cubes
1Bay Leaf
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
150gFrozen Peas
2tablespoonThickening Granulesor cornflour slurry
50mlDouble Cream
1tablespoonChopped Parsley
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan and brown the chicken thigh pieces. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 kg Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
Heat the remaining oil and cook the onions, garlic, and carrots for 4 minutes.
1 Onion, 3 Garlic Cloves, 3 Carrots
Stir in the dried thyme and flour and mix until combined.
2 tbsp Plain Flour, 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
Pour in the white wine and stir for 1 minute.
50 ml White Wine
Add the chicken stock, diced potatoes, bay leaf, browned chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered on a low heat for 35-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
800 ml Chicken Stock, 2 White Potatoes, 1 Bay Leaf, 1 tsp Salt, ¼ tsp Pepper
Take the lid off the pan, add the peas and cook for a further 5 minutes.
150 g Frozen Peas
Thicken with a cornflour slurry or thickening granules if required, before stirring in the cream and parsley. Taste and season!
Expert Tip:Use a cornflour slurry or thickening granules to thicken the stew if needed (before adding the cream).Variations:
Swap the white potato for sweet potato.
Add smoky bacon for flavour.
Include more root vegetables such as parsnips or swede.
Shredded cabbage or green beans added for the last 10 minutes of cooking to boost the nutrient content of the dish.
Swap the creamy gravy for a tomato based sauce by adding a tin of chopped tomatoes and skipping the cream.
Spice it up by adding a chopped red chilli or chilli flakes.
Change up the herbs. Tarragon or rosemary would work well in this chicken stew.
Nutrition:The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.