Description
Rustic hearty chicken and vegetable stew simmers with rich, comforting flavors from rural French kitchens. Robust ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming meal that connects you to classic countryside cooking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, allowing the onions to soften and become translucent within approximately 5 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and toast briefly until aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, combining with chopped carrots and potatoes. Incorporate tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce temperature to a gentle simmer. Allow vegetables to tenderize for 20 minutes, developing rich, deep flavors.
- Integrate shredded chicken and frozen peas into the simmering stew. Continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly heated and harmoniously blended.
- Transfer the steaming stew into serving bowls, adorning with fresh thyme or parsley sprigs. Accompany with warm, crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought broth for richer, more complex taste profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring broth is gluten-free and serving with gluten-free bread or over cauliflower rice.
- Maximize vegetable nutrition by cutting vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and maintaining optimal texture and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg