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!
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 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon 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.