Homemade Chicken Stew

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a hot pan.
  2. 2Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the pan.
  3. 3Season chicken with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. 4Stir the chicken in the pan.
  5. 5Cook the chicken until browned and then remove it from the pan.
  6. 6Add water to deglaze the pan.
  7. 7Add diced brown onion, freshly grated garlic, diced celery, and sliced carrots to the pan.
  8. 8Cook the vegetables until softened.
  9. 9Add butter to the pan.
  10. 10Add plain (all-purpose) flour to the pan.
  11. 11Stir the flour into the vegetables.
  12. 12Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
  13. 13Pour chicken stock into the pan.
  14. 14Add dried thyme to the stew.
  15. 15Add cut potatoes to the stew.
  16. 16Stir all ingredients together.
  17. 17Cover the pan with a lid and simmer until the potatoes are cooked and the stew has thickened.
  18. 18Stir the stew again.
  19. 19Add thickened (heavy) cream to the stew.
  20. 20Grate parmesan cheese into the stew.
  21. 21Add finely chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley to the stew.
  22. 22Stir in the cream, cheese, and parsley.
  23. 23Add a final sprinkle of cracked black pepper for garnish.
  24. 24Serve the chicken stew with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 800 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into 2–3 cm (3/4–11/4 inch) pieces
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated garlic
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine (optional, can be omitted)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tsp dried thyme (can be substituted with Italian mixed herbs/Italian seasoning or dried oregano)
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 3 cm (11/4 inch) pieces (waxy are best)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup thickened (heavy) cream (optional)
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, plus extra for garnish

Equipment

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Tips

  • This stew is perfect for nights when energy levels are low but you want something warm and comforting and vaguely impressive.
  • The stew freezes beautifully.