Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew
A warm and filling stew made with chicken and healthy vegetables, perfect for family meals and using leftovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 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
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, and water to the pot.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas.
- Let everything simmer for another 5–10 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread on the side. For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while simmering. You can adjust the vegetables based on what you have at home.