Craving a warm, comforting meal that practically cooks itself? This hearty one-pot chicken stew is your answer! Tender chicken, savory veggies, and rich broth come together in a simple stovetop recipe that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into ½-inch slices
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 12 wedges
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth or stock, divided
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 12 oz baby white potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Brown the chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, until browned on all sides.
Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.
Sauté vegetables
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add carrots and onions, cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to turn golden.
Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Thicken the broth
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup of the remaining chicken broth until smooth.
Stir the mixture into the pot.
Add the chicken back into the pot along with the remaining 4 cups of chicken broth.
Drop in the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add potatoes
Add the quartered potatoes to the pot and cook uncovered for 18-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Leftovers: Store leftover stew in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing, as the potatoes' texture and the broth's consistency may change.
- Crockpot: This recipe isn't suitable for the crockpot because browning the chicken and vegetables is essential to building flavor and texture. The crockpot can't replicate this step.