Easy Chicken Stew Recipe

This one-pot chicken stew recipe is perfect for cosy dinners, easy meal prep, or a wholesome family meal.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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Ingredients You’ll Need
How To Make Stew
My Tried and True Tips
Easy Chicken Stew Recipe

Chicken stew is a classic dish that embodies comfort, warmth, and nourishment. It is not just comforting—it’s also packed with nutrients. Chicken provides lean protein, while the medley of vegetables contributes vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

With minimal effort and maximum flavour, this stew will become a staple in your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Stew

comforting and nourishing
easy to customize and cook
perfect for the family meals
does not contain nuts or dairy
one-pot meals are a dream for busy cooks

Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken Thighs or bone-in pieces like drumsticks with good fat/juices are ideal. You can make it with boneless chicken breast also.
Aromatics: Celery, Garlic, Cinnamon, Thyme, Oregano
Vegetables: Onion, Carrot, Zucchini, Potato, Green Peas, Green Beans
Flour to coat the chicken and thicken the stew. It gives a luscious consistency to the stew.
Chicken Stock or bouillon powder to cook the stew
Seasoning of salt, pepper, and paprika
Fresh Herbs like parsley, cilantro or Italian basil.
Olive Oil or Butter to cook the stew

How To Make Stew

1. Sear the Chicken

Clean the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
Coat them with flour. Gently tap the chicken on the kitchen counter
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

searing chicken pieces after coating with flour

Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side).
Remove the chicken and set aside on a platter.

2. Sauté the Aromatics

In the same pot, add the minced garlic, celery, cinnamon, thyme, and onion.
Sauté until translucent, about 2–3 minutes or until fragrant.

3. Add Vegetables

Add the carrot, beans, and zucchini, and saute for a minute.
Do not add potatoes and green peas at this stage.

4. Deglaze the Pot

Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom (these add rich flavour!).

Return the chicken to the pot. Add the cubed potatoes, green peas, salt, pepper, remaining chicken broth, and oregano. Bring the stew to a gentle boil.

5. Simmer to Perfection

Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 – 20 minutes.
The stew is ready when the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked.
Taste the stew and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.

Ladle the stew into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread, over rice or with mashed cauliflower or potatoes.

My Tried and True Tips

Choose the right pot: A Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot retains heat well and ensures even cooking.
Customize your veggies: Feel free to swap in your favourite vegetables or use what you have on hand—parsnips, turnips, or even squash work well.
Try Vegan Stew with brown lentil and vegetables. It’s very delicious.
Make it creamy: For a creamier stew, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream at the end.
Use leftovers wisely: This stew tastes even better the next day! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
If using frozen green peas, add them in the last 5 minutes of cooking.