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Chicken Stew

This creamy, cozy Chicken Stew is a nutritious and delicious, quick and easy, one pot meal packed with tender chicken, fluffy potatoes, and a flavorful broth.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I used at least 2 teaspoons)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (32 oz) carton chicken broth* start with 2 cups if you like a thicker stew and add more as needed
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup half and half room temperature
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Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add in celery, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook, stirring regularly, until the veggies are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the veggies with flour, and cook, stirring the entire time, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, scrapping up any brown bits as you go, then stir in chicken and potatoes.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and shred.
  • Stir in half and half and shredded chicken, then cook until the soup is hot.
  • Serve with desired toppings and sides and enjoy!
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Notes

*I actually prefer using water/bouillon, so I do 4 cups water + 2 tablespoons better than bouillon. If you want a thicker stew start with 2 cups water + 1 tablespoon better than bouillon, then add more as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large scoop | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 1172mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15298IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg

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