Hearty One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew

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This Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew is the perfect comfort food since it is a dinner that can be prepared in just one pot and results in a supper that is both healthy and cosy. This recipe is ideal for enjoying on any day of the week since it is loaded with succulent chicken, colourful veggies, and a sauce that is both rich and flavourful. What is the most enjoyable aspect? Because it takes very little cleaning up, it is an excellent option for homes who are always on the go.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

    • 1.6 kg chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings), with bone and skin
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose seasoned flour (*Note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Vegetables:

    • 1 large onion, cut into 1.3 cm chunks
    • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1.2 cm rounds
    • 4 celery stalks, sliced into 1.2 cm rounds
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1.3 cm strips
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped (optional, to be added at the end)

For the Sauce:

    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (adjust to taste)
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup (59 ml) cold water
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Garnish (optional):

  • Chopped green onions or parsley

METHOD:

  1. To begin preparing the chicken, begin by covering the chicken pieces in the flour that has been seasoned, making sure that they are well coated on both sides.
  2. Chicken should be seared. The vegetable oil should be heated over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or a large saucepan until it reaches a shimmer appearance.The chicken pieces that have been coated in flour should be added to the saucepan in stages and browned on both sides. When the chicken has reached the desired level of browning, remove it from the saucepan and put it aside.
  3. Proceed with the Vegetables: Place the onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper in the same saucepan as the other ingredients. The veggies should be sautéed for five to seven minutes, stirring them regularly, until they start to become more tender. Sauté the garlic that has been minced for one more minute after stirring it in.
  4. Combo of Chicken and veggies: Place the chicken pieces that have been browned back into the saucepan along with the veggies that have been sautéed. Following the addition of the chicken broth, sprinkle the dry thyme on top. Perform a thorough mixing, and then allow the mixture to reach a low simmer
  5. Cornflour and cold water should be combined in a small bowl to form a slurry. This will be used to thicken the stew. This slurry should be gradually stirred into the stew that is boiling. Permit the chicken to continue cooking for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is completely cooked through and the sauce has thickened
  6. The final touches include incorporating spinach into the stew during the last five minutes of cooking if you are using spinach. Take a taste of the stew, and if necessary, adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper
  7. After the stew has been prepared, spoon it into bowls and, if wanted, garnish it with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve and garnish
  8. The conclusion is that this hearty one-pot chicken and vegetable stew is a supper that is both healthful and fulfilling, and it brings warmth to the table with very little effort. Because it has delicate chicken, a wide range of colourful veggies, and a flavourful broth, it is a meal that the whole family will enjoy eating together. This stew is guaranteed to become a go-to dish in your kitchen, whether you’re searching for a simple supper to prepare on a weekday or a meal that will provide you comfort and solace to share with others. Be sure to take pleasure in the ease of preparation and the opulent flavours that accompany each and every bite.

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