Ultimate Hearty Chicken Stew

🍲 Hearty Chicken Stew – Comfort in a Bowl!

A cozy, filling meal with tender veggies, juicy chicken, and rich flavor. Ready in under an hour—perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings!

✨ Ingredients (Serves 4 | ~280 kcal/serving)

🍗 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

🥕 3 carrots, sliced

🥔 3 potatoes, diced

🌱 1 cup peas

🧅 1 onion, chopped

🥣 2 cups chicken broth

🍅 1 can diced tomatoes

🧄 2 tsp garlic, minced

🌿 1 tsp thyme

🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

1️⃣ In a large pot, sauté onion & garlic until soft and fragrant.

2️⃣ Add carrots, potatoes, broth, and tomatoes. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.

3️⃣ Stir in chicken, peas, thyme, salt & pepper. Simmer another 10 minutes.

4️⃣ Serve hot with crusty bread. 🥖✨

💡 5 Tips for the Best Chicken Stew

▶️1. Use leftover chicken – Rotisserie or baked chicken works perfectly.

▶️2. Cut veggies evenly – Ensures everything cooks at the same rate.

▶️3. Simmer gently – Keep the heat low to avoid mushy potatoes.

▶️4. Boost flavor – Add a splash of white wine or a dash of smoked paprika.

▶️5. Freeze leftovers – This stew freezes beautifully for an easy meal later.

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min

🔥 Cooking Time: 30 min

⏳ Total Time: 40 min