Chicken Stew Recipe: Best Comfort Food for a Cold Winter Night

What do you do when you are feeling down, stressed out, or all of the above?

One of the best ways to feel better is to make a delicious meal. It doesn’t have to be fancy or take hours to make. Sometimes the best comfort food is something easy and simple that can be made in one pot.

This chicken stew recipe is perfect for those days where you need something good for you but don’t want to spend all day cooking. It’s also a family favorite that everyone will love!

Chicken Stew Recipe: Best Comfort Food for a Cold Winter Night

This recipe was created by my grandmother and it’s been our family favorite for generations. It has always been my go-to comfort food when I’m feeling down or just need something filling and delicious to eat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 pound baby yellow potatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Fresh black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet (at least 13 inches) or a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and along with the carrots, celery, potatoes and the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper and then cook for 7-8 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
2. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring to coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the wine to deglaze the skillet (or pot) scraping up the bottom. Pour in the chicken broth, stir again and bring to a simmer.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into strips, 2 or 3 strips depending on how big the chicken breasts are, then  carefully add them to the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring in between to make sure the vegetables aren’t sticking.
4. Remove the chicken from the broth and place onto a board or plate. Shred the chicken into large pieces and then stir the shredded chicken back into the stew. Simmer the stew for 5 minutes to let the flavors combine. Add the cream if desired and serve.