Comforting Chicken Stew - Hearty, Simple, and Satisfying
Stews have long held a place at the heart of home cooking across the globe. From the clay pots of ancient China to Moroccan tagines and Latin American cazuelas, nearly every culture has its own version of a slow-simmered dish. Combining humble ingredients like tough cuts of meat, root vegetables, and spices, stews were designed to stretch meals and deepen flavor with time. Today, whether made in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker, stews remain a comforting, nourishing staple, rich with tradition and made to be shared.
Comforting Chicken Stew
Looking for a cozy, one-pot meal that’s full of comfort and flavor?
This Comforting Chicken Stew is just what you need! With tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth, it’s a satisfying dish that comes together in one pot. Perfect for chilly nights or family dinners, this classic stew is nourishing, simple to make, and sure to warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients for Comforting Chicken Stew.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces each (8 pieces total)
1 cup water
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
How to make Comforting Chicken Stew
Cut the chicken into 8 evenly sized pieces.
Raw chicken cut into evenly sized pieces and placed in a large soup pot with water.
Place the chicken in a large soup pot or Dutch oven along with water, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes, and parsley, and gently stir.
Garlic, onion, salt, pepper, tomato, and parsley are placed in the pot.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
The pot is covered and the stew will simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the celery, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaf, and gently stir. Continue cooking, covered, for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
Celery, potatoes, carrots, and a bay leaf are added to the mixture.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
The chicken and vegetables are tender and the stew is ready to serve.
THE RECIPE
Comforting Chicken Stew
Stews have been warming hearts and bellies for centuries, with roots that stretch all the way back to ancient times. Early stews were created by slow-cooking meats, vegetables, and herbs over a fire in simple pots. Whether in ancient Greece, medieval Europe, or indigenous cultures around the world, stews became a go-to comfort food because of their rich flavors and ability to feed a crowd. Today, stews are still the perfect cozy meal, full of history and deliciousness in every spoonful!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces each (8 pieces total)
- 1 cup water
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 small carrots, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 8 evenly sized pieces.
- Place the chicken in a large soup pot or Dutch oven along with water, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes, and parsley, and gently stir.
- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Add the celery, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaf, and gently stir. Continue cooking, covered, for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
216Fat
2 gCarbs
28 gProtein
21 gFrequently Asked Questions
Q. What’s the best cut of chicken to use for this stew?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work great for a leaner option, but you can also use thighs for added richness and tenderness.
Q. Can I make this stew in a slow cooker?
Yes! Just add all ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken and veggies are tender.
Q. Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh?
Absolutely. You can substitute 1 cup of chopped canned tomatoes (preferably no salt added) if fresh tomatoes aren’t available.
Q. How thick is this stew supposed to be?
This is a brothy stew, but if you'd like it thicker, you can mash a few of the potatoes once they’re tender or stir in a cornstarch slurry near the end.
Q. What other vegetables can I add?
Great additions include green beans, peas, corn, or even chopped spinach stirred in at the end for extra color and nutrients.
Q. How long will leftovers keep, and can I freeze it?
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Let it cool completely before storing and reheat gently on the stove.
From busy weeknights to slow Sundays, this Comforting Chicken Stew brings comfort, flavor, and simplicity to every bowl.
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