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Overhead view of creamy chicken stew in a bowl garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper. Piece of bread off to the side and spoon in the bowl.

Creamy Chicken Stew

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken stew
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 629kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Creamy Chicken Stew is hearty, satisfying, and so easy to make! With just a handful of budget-friendly ingredients, you can have a flavorful pot of delicious stew!
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 3 pounds (1.5g) chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup (45g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups (1.4L) chicken broth or stock
  • ½ cup (120ml) white wine
  • 1½ pounds (680g) baby red potatoes, quartered (or 4 medium russet potatoes peeled, washed, and cut into 1" pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven brown the chicken in the butter over medium heat until golden on both sides. Season both sides with salt and pepper liberally while browning. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Saute the onion, celery, and carrots until onion starts to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add wine, potatoes, and herbs. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is shreddable. Remove the chicken or shred in the pot. Stir in the peas and cream.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store cooled stew covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  2. FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Freeze completely cooled stew in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 1592mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7633IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg