Cozy Creamy Chicken Stew: Your Ultimate Comfort Meal!
Creamy chicken stew: master this wholesome, hearty stew in under an hour. Packed with tender chicken and vegetables, it's perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or rimmed skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the 1 1/2 pound chicken breast and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Kosher salt and pepper. Cook until slightly golden on all sides, then set aside. 4-5 minutes.
- To the same preheated pot, add 1 small onion (diced), 2 large carrots (chopped), and 2 stalks celery (diced), and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour and continue to cook for 1 minute more. Add 3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the diced 1 ½ cups potatoes, 1 ½ cups sweet potatoes, 1 red bell pepper (diced) browned chicken, and A few sprigs of fresh rosemary. Mix well to combine and allow it to get to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pot; simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Once the time is up and the veggies are tender, remove and discard the herb sprigs.
- Stir in the 1 cup frozen peas and 4 ounces cream cheese. Mix well and stir for a minute or so.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- To ensure your chicken breast is perfectly cooked, aim for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before dicing and adding it back to the stew.
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. This creamy chicken stew benefits greatly from a good quality stock.
- Store leftover creamy chicken stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. This creamy chicken stew benefits greatly from a good quality stock.
- Store leftover creamy chicken stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.