Best 15 Chicken Vegetable Stew Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal that's also incredibly flavorful? Look no further than our tantalizing Chicken Vegetable Stew! This delectable dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious broth brimming with an array of vibrant vegetables. From the crisp carrots and succulent celery to the sweet peas and earthy potatoes, each ingredient harmonizes perfectly to create a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Served over fluffy rice or crusty bread, this stew is not just a culinary masterpiece but also a wholesome and nourishing feast.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers a treasure trove of variations, allowing you to customize it to your liking and dietary preferences. Whether you're a meat lover seeking a protein-packed meal or a vegetarian yearning for a hearty and flavorful stew, we've got you covered. Dive into our diverse collection of recipes, each meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

From the classic Chicken Vegetable Stew bursting with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich broth to its vegetarian counterpart, brimming with a medley of hearty vegetables, beans, and aromatic spices, our recipes cater to every palate. And for those seeking a creamy and indulgent twist, our Creamy Chicken Vegetable Stew envelops the succulent chicken and vegetables in a velvety sauce that will leave you craving more.

So, gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. Let the enticing aromas of this delectable stew fill your kitchen as you create a meal that will become a family favorite. Bon appétit!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Try this satisfying stew with tender chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy. There are only a handful of ingredients, but it still delivers that old-fashioned flavor. Serve it with the grilled cheese, or with fresh from the oven biscuits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables for stew
1 jar (12 ounces) chicken gravy
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain if necessary. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW



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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Herb     Onion     Potato     Poultry     Tomato     Vegetable     Stew     Low Fat     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Currant     Dried Fruit     Parsnip     Turnip     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Healthy     Rutabaga     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled parsnips
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled turnips
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled rutabaga
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until light golden but not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to bowl.
  • Add onion to pot and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add curry powder, cumin and cinnamon stick and stir 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, broth and currants. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken with any accumulated juices to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

CHICKEN VEGETABLE STEW



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A very easy stew. One of the first recipes my mother taught me when I was a teenager.

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 onion, chopped
½ pound baby carrots
4 potatoes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, put the chopped onion, chicken breast meat, carrots and potatoes. Add the salt and turmeric. Dissolve the tomato paste in water and add. If desired, add garlic powder and ground black pepper to season.
  • Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours on medium low heat. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 521.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

BABUSHKA'S SLOW COOKER ROOT VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN STEW



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This is a really tasty, mostly hands-off recipe, great for using holiday leftovers and a good hearty meal. Freeze leftovers for a later date.

Provided by Alarowitz

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 8h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery with some leaves, coarsely chopped
4 medium red potatoes - peeled, halved, and cubed
1 rutabaga - peeled, halved, and cubed
2 medium turnips - peeled, halved, and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 ½ cups cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Heat a saute pan over medium-low heat. Cook chicken thighs in batches just until skin starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Don't overcook; the meat should still be pink and raw on the inside. Set chicken aside in a bowl, reserving juices in the pan.
  • Saute onion and celery in the pan until turning translucent and browning at the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add potatoes, rutabaga, turnips, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic to the onion-celery mixture. Sprinkle salt, herbes de Provence, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper on top. Stir and mix vegetables until coated.
  • Place 1/2 of the vegetable mixture in a slow cooker. Add 1/2 of the chicken. Layer remaining vegetables and chicken on top. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours, gently stirring every few hours if desired.
  • Use tongs to remove chicken from the stew. Let cool. Separate skin and bones from the meat and shred meat. Stir meat back into the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 755.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW



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Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 chicken thighs, well trimmed
2 cups chopped onions
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
2 large boiling potatoes, peeled, each cut into 12 pieces
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 large parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium turnips, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch; transfer browned chicken to large bowl. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onions to pot and sauté over medium heat until golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add wine and 1/4 cup marjoram and simmer until wine evaporates, about 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot. Arrange vegetables over chicken. Pour chicken broth over. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer chicken and vegetables to large clean bowl. Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Mix cream and cornstarch in medium bowl. Stir into liquid in pot. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Return chicken and vegetables to pot. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring stew to simmer, stirring gently. Add remaining 2 tablespoons marjoram and serve.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW IN PEANUT BUTTER TOMATO SAUCE: MAFE



Chicken and Vegetable Stew in Peanut Butter Tomato Sauce: Mafe image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
1 (3-pound) chicken, cut in eighths
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 pound potato (1 large one)
1 small cabbage, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (or 6 Brussels sprouts)
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or 6 patty pans, cut in half)
3 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
1/2 cup peanut butter or "tigadege" (roasted peanut paste)
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole, optional
Steamed white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil until hot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken temporarily.
  • In the same frying pan, add the onions and stir until soft and slightly brown. Add the tomato paste and salt, and stir well.
  • Add all the prepared vegetables and fish sauce to the pot. Return the chicken to the pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Check the vegetables to avoid overcooking, removing them in a bowl as they are done.
  • When all the vegetables are cooked and removed from the stew, add the peanut butter or "tigadege", 1 tablespoon at a time to make sure it is well dissolved in the broth. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, if using and simmer until broth thickens, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Return all the vegetables to the pot and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over white rice.

7-VEGETABLE CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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A delicious meal on a cold evening. You can also use skinless boneless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. I sometimes add mushrooms too, making it an 8-veg stew!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut in 2 or 3 pieces
4 small potatoes, preferably red ones,cut into quarters
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 onions, peeled and quartered
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled rutabagas
1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, preferably lowfat milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine chicken, all veg except peas, stock and spices; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes; stir in peas.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor or by hand, make dumplings: combine flour, parsley, butter, baking powder and salt until mixture is in coarse crumbs; stir in milk, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto the hot stew; you should have about 6 mounds.
  • Cover pot and simmer-- don't boil hard and DON'T lift the lid-- for 15 minutes or until dumplings have risen.
  • Note: to reduce sodium content in this recipe, replace stock with water.

HEALTHIER CHICKEN VEGETABLE STEW



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This is a really versatile recipe. I vary it depending on what I have in the fridge. I think the most important ingredients are the onion, garlic, and mushroom. You could probably even do a vegetarian version. This is also a good recipe for people with allergies.

Provided by KIMMORAES

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ⅓ cups water
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 bay leaf
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, or more to taste
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms to onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomato paste and about 1 tablespoon water together in a bowl until tomato paste is thinned; add remaining water, marjoram, rosemary, paprika, sage, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, and pepper and stir.
  • Stir tomato paste mixture into onion mixture; add chicken. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover stockpot, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch and cold water together in a bowl until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture and salt into stew; bring to a boil and cook until stew is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 138.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW WITH GINGER



Chicken and Vegetable Stew With Ginger image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pint brussels sprouts
1 chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 10 serving pieces
16 baby carrots, trimmed and scraped
1 cup white turnips, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped leeks, white part only
12 small white onions, peeled
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 whole cloves
2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth or water
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the end of the sprouts and make a small gash in the bottom of each.
  • Place chicken pieces in a Dutch oven. Add sprouts and all of the remaining ingredients except the Worcestershire sauce and coriander. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove cloves and bay leaf. Add Worcestershire sauce and chopped cilantro. Blend and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 706, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 791 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TORTELLINI STEW



Slow-Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Stew image

Try this hearty chicken tortellini stew slow cooked with beans and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (5 thighs), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup firmly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Layer carrots, garlic, chicken, fennel and beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth and water over ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, stir tortellini, spinach, onions and basil into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN STEW



Vegetable and Chicken Stew image

"Farm-fresh cream gave old-fashioned chicken stews a wonderful richness. This version uses half-and-half to cut the fat while keeping the luscious flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
4 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Remove and discard skin from chicken; rinse and pat dry. Place chicken pieces in a Dutch oven; add 3-1/2 cups water, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes and parsnips. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to a large bowl; keep warm. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, combine flour, cream and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

ONE-POT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW



One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew image

Make and share this One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (or boneless chicken thighs)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup quinoa (or white rice)
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 large white potato, peeled and chopped
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • In a big stock pot, heat the oil over med-high heat; add in the chicken and brown it for about 2 minutes per side.
  • Add in the onion, carrots, garlic, and chili powder; cook the mixture for about 5 minutes more, until the vegetables soften slightly.
  • In a strainer, rinse the quinoa thoroughly with cold water.
  • Add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, potatoes, and quinoa; bring the liquid to a boil, decrease the heat, and simmer the stew for 30-40 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the spinach and let it wilt for about 2 minutes; check seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 568.4, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 24.4

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW



CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Bake     Low Fat

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken breasts
3 tablespoon flour
2 - zucchini
8 ounce carrots
1 - onion
2 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon canola oil
.12 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
3/4 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat chicken with flour. Place chicken in a casserole. Add zucchini, carrots, onion, parsley, oil, and pepper. Bake uncovered, stirring once, for 20 minutes. Stir in broth and milk. Cover and cook until sauce is hot and chicken is tender and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This is an easy recipe, the chicken can be substituted with pork, beef or fish with shrimp. If you want to add more hardiness and calories, add potatoes. 4 small potatoes diced will add about 75 calories per serving.

Provided by PENNY MACIOSZEK

Categories     Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb chicken breast - cut into 1/4 to 1 inch pieces
4 tsp hot chili powder
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 fresh poblano chili pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red sweeet pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces (or sweet green pepper)
1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
2 oz 14.5 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 3 inch stick cinnamon
1/2 c orange juice
4 Tbsp finely shredded orange peel
20 oz reduced sodium chicken broth
3 fresh carrots, cleaned and cut 1/2 - quartered sliced long (see picture)

Steps:

  • 1. lightly cook chicken about 6 minutes (or until thoroughly finished - don't over cook) with entire chili powder using 2 tbs olive oil. Stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to remove pieces, set aside.
  • 2. Add remaining oil to the sauce pan, add poblano pepper, sweet pepper, sliced carrots and onion; cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are just tender about 5 minutes
  • 3. Add tomatoes, broth and stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer covered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add chicken and orange juice. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in orange peal, remove stick cinnamon before serving. Makes 4 or 5 servings. (about 300 calories per serving)

CHICKEN VEGETABLE STEW



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This recipe came in an email chain I receive from Taste of Home. I changed it up a bit by making a couple additions, doubled the chicken and reduced the liquid to make it thick and rich. Serve it with a side salad and fresh made cornbread muffins.

Provided by Enro Gay

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
8 oz sliced baby portebello mushrooms
1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 can(s) chicken broth, low salt 14.5 ounce size
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce size
8 oz whole baby carrots
1/2 c medium pearl barley
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp coarse salt

Steps:

  • 1. Turn slow-cooker on low setting; add the butter and olive oil, put on the lid while preparing the vegetables and chicken.
  • 2. Chop the onion, red bell pepper, celery and garlic cloves. Cut chicken breasts in bite-size pieces.
  • 3. The butter should be melted by now; add the chopped vegetables and garlic; stir to coat with butter/olive oil mixture.
  • 4. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, chicken pieces, barley, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • 5. Add the carrots and mushrooms last, stirring gently one more time. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the chicken and barley are cooked.

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Select vegetables that hold their shape well when cooked, such as carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Avoid vegetables that tend to disintegrate, such as tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken adds flavor and depth to the stew. Make sure to brown the chicken in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and steam.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the stew, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth, depending on your preference.
  • Season the stew to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the stew until the vegetables are tender: This will usually take about 30 minutes. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently.
  • Serve the stew hot: Chicken vegetable stew is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chicken vegetable stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken vegetable stew that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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