One Pot Chicken Stew

Sunday, January 22, 2017
Here is an easy one-pot chicken stew, can you use pork, beef, or other meat like venison? Absolutely!

This is a basic stew recipe that can be interchanged with whatever your family likes any of the vegetable suggestions and this can also be made even meatless.

A tomato sauce-based stew loaded with flavor that Grandma and Mom made all winter long with whatever fresh or canned vegetables we had on hand and available.

If you love comfort meals this will be a banquet on your table, the only thing missing in this recipe is a loaf of Homemade Italian Bread which was a must in our home.

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chicken thighs in a stew with vegetables and garlic bread


What to Add to Your Stew

  • any bone-in or boneless meats you prefer or have on hand
  • vegetables: carrots, potatoes, sweet peas, peppers, onions, green beans, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, any other root vegetables you prefer, plum tomatoes, zucchini or another squash, stewed tomatoes
  • add a good drinking white wine for a bolder flavor, chicken broth or apple juice
  • try adding red pepper flakes for some heat
  • leftover stew is great over pasta, rice or in a pot pie


one pan chicken stew collage


Tips

  1. Brown the chicken on both sides till brown, don't burn the garlic remove it If you work you can use a slow cooker but brown the chicken first then dump everything into the slow cooker and set on high for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. Substitute any other vegetables you like, this is a basic stew recipe (cubed zucchini and fresh sweet peas are delicious in this stew that's our favorites in the recipe)
  3. When possible use all fresh herbs instead of dried
  4. Add some cubed fresh whole tomatoes if you like them, they add even more flavor
  5. This is a stew made on the stovetop all in one pan easy meal with chicken and vegetables however you can put this all in a Dutch oven and bake at 350 degrees for around 1 1/2 hours. If more liquid is needed add water to simmer the vegetables longer.


simmering chicken stew in a pot


Try my other favorite Chicken Recipes:


Slow Cooker Cacciatore

Parmesan Crusted Thighs with Peppers


zucchini and peas for a stew


Cooking Methods

Stovetop, oven, or slow cooker your stew will be delicious.

No matter which method you choose to make your stew just remember to brown whatever meat you're using first.

The more root vegetables you use the longer it takes and more liquid is needed so it isn't dried out.

browning chicken in a pot

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Some of The Ingredients Used In This Stew

  • Chicken thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Veggies – fennel, peppers, carrots, garlic, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, peas, and mushrooms
  • water or wine
  • Herbs including basil, oregano and parsley
  • Tomato paste


stew with tomato sauce and chicken


One Pot Chicken Stew

One Pot Chicken Stew
Yield: 8
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 25 M
Chicken stew with vegetables all in one pan. Served with Italian bread a perfect fall comfort meal.

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs or any other meat you prefer
  • 1 small can of sliced mushrooms
  • 1 large red or green bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini chopped in wedges
  • 1 cup finger carrots
  • 3 potatoes cleaned and cut into cubes
  • 1 can cut green beans
  • 1 15-ounce can of sweet peas (or 2 cups of fresh peas)
  • 1 small can of tomato paste
  • 1 can empty from the peas filled with half water and half red wine (Cabernet or Merlot preferred) for non-alcohol use chicken broth, water, or apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, basil, and parsley
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Note: Depending on how many root vegetables you add, more water may be needed to provide a loose sauce, not a dried-out stew. Add more if needed.

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven pan, saute the chicken till brown on both sides (or whatever meat you're using).
  2. Add the garlic and cook for two minutes.
  3. All the rest of the ingredients along with vegetables, stir together to mix evenly.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper to taste, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. Add more water if the vegetables absorb too much or another liquid you choose to substitute such as chicken broth, apple juice, or wine.
  6. Simmer on low for around 1 hour or until the chicken is fork tender and vegetables are soft.
  7. If this starts to dry out add water or broth.
  8. Note: if using a slow cooker fry the chicken on top of the stove first, drain the oil off, then add everything to the slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours.
  9. Serve with homemade Italian bread to dip in this marvelous sauce!
  10. Also, another serving suggestion is to make some boiled penne pasta, and for a heartier meal, scoop the stew on top of the rice or pasta dish and sprinkle red hot pepper flakes.

Notes

What to Add to Your Stew

  • any bone-in or boneless meats you prefer or have on hand
  • vegetables: carrots, potatoes, sweet peas, peppers, onions, green beans, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, any other root vegetables you prefer, plum tomatoes, zucchini or another squash, stewed tomatoes
  • add a good drinking white wine for a bolder flavor, chicken broth or apple juice
  • try adding red pepper flakes for some heat
  • leftover stew is great over pasta, rice or in a pot pie


Tips

  1. Brown the chicken on both sides till brown, don't burn the garlic remove it If you work you can use a slow cooker but brown the chicken first then dump everything into the slow cooker and set on high for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. Substitute any other vegetables you like, this is a basic stew recipe (cubed zucchini and fresh sweet peas are delicious in this stew that's our favorites in the recipe)
  3. When possible use all fresh herbs instead of dried
  4. Add some cubed fresh whole tomatoes if you like them, they add even more flavor
  5. This is a stew made on the stovetop all in one pan easy meal with chicken and vegetables however you can put this all in a Dutch oven and bake at 350 degrees for around 1 1/2 hours. If more liquid is needed add water to simmer the vegetables longer.


Nutrition Facts

Calories

476.65

Fat (grams)

29.92 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.29 g

Carbs (grams)

33.08 g

Fiber (grams)

8.41 g

Net carbs

24.68 g

Sugar (grams)

8.46 g

Protein (grams)

22.4 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1087.5 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

96.9 mg

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1 comment

  1. What an easy, yet delicious stew!! Love the depth of flavor in every bite!

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