Chicken Stew
Updated February 26, 2025
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
- Total Time
- 1 hour
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Rating
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 6 ounces)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 5 ounces)
3 stalks celery, diced (about 3 ounces)
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
Salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ( 3 to 4 depending on size)
1 pound baby potatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup (1-inch pieces) green beans (about 4 ounces)
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Fresh parsley, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
47 grams carbs; 216 milligrams cholesterol; 671 calories; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 34 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 1675 milligrams sodium; 46 grams protein; 11 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven on medium. Add butter, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, paprika and a big pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Step 2
Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and vinegar and stir until flour is incorporated.
- Step 3
Add chicken thighs, potatoes, green beans, heavy cream, sage, thyme, oregano, and 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Bring the stew to a gentle boil on medium-high and then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer, with the lid partially covering the pot, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Completely cover the pot with the lid and let the vegetables cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until desired doneness. Meanwhile, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces with two forks, then return the chicken to the pot. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with parsley, with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
The stew can be frozen for up to 3 months, then defrosted for easy reheating.
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Comments
made this twice, once just as the recipe said. The second time I chopped the thighs into chunks and sautéed them first so they got a little color. Took them out, deglazed the pot with white wine, tipped that out and then sautéed everything else, added mushrooms, put chicken back into the pot with the broth and cream, lots of pepper, lots of seasoning. It was delicious. I think the sautéing of the chicken, even though it’s an extra step, is better. I also cooked it very gently for about an hour, because I had the time. Yummy-ness.
I spotted this recipe early this afternoon and realized I had almost all of the ingredients on hand (yay dried herbs!) to make it tonight. My only substitutes were--as suggested in the description--coconut milk instead of the heavy cream, and a red bell pepper instead of the green beans. I will definitely sub in both again as we loved the final result: a one-pot meal that was substantial and flavorful but not too rich. The family vote was unanimous: Winner, winner winter chicken dinner!
This stew is so delicious; I added some mushrooms and a bit more paprika, and I'm in love with the taste. It's so flavorful and nutritious. The warmth of the stew fills the room, making it the perfect comfort food. I can't wait to share it with my family during our cozy dinner together.
Followed the recipe, but went heavy on the spices. Delicious. Made extra by adding more chicken and vegetables + 2 additional C of broth and 2 additional Tbsp of flour. This thickened up nicely for me, tho several commenters thought this is more soup consistency. Soup or stew, it's really delicious. If it tastes bland to you, I recommend adding more salt, garlic and more of the spices. If salt is an issue, add a little more vinegar while tasting constantly until it suits your taste.
Labor intensive but a fantastic meal. I too appreciated the vegetable amounts given in ounces. Really helped to be exact. Tried coconut milk for the first time; the broth was creamy and satisfying. I've never used two forks to shred either. Great learning curve with this one. Thank you Dan. A real winner.
I used a leek in place of the onion as that is what I had on hand. And oh man was it good! I made this stew expecting lots of leftovers through out the week but everyone loved it and kept going back for seconds. I will make this soup again for sure!