This Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew is a delicious, comforting meal full of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and savory broth. Perfect for cold evenings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish, Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add Vegetables and Broth:
Add carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, and water. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add Chicken and Peas:
Stir in shredded chicken and frozen peas. Let simmer for another 5–10 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
Serve:
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side!
Notes
You can use any part of the chicken for this recipe, but chicken thighs will give the stew a richer flavor.
Add more or less broth depending on how thick you prefer your stew.
For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or milk before serving.