Hearty Stove-Top Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

- 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup house cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 quart water
- 2 stew bouillon cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or egg noodles (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash and chop the chicken, onion, carrots, potatoes, and broccoli. Set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Brown the Chicken:
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cubed chicken to the pot with the onions and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

4. Add Vegetables:
Stir in the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and broccoli florets. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Create the Stew Base:
Pour in the water, and add the stew bouillon cubes. Stir until the bouillon is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. Simmer the Stew:
Lower the heat to medium and cover the pot. Let the stew simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

7. Add Creaminess:
Mix in the house cream and milk. Stir well and let it simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Final Touches:
If using, prepare steamed rice or egg noodles according to package instructions while the stew simmers.

9. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the chicken stew hot, over a bed of steamed rice or alongside egg noodles, if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Chicken Stew
- Vegetable Stew
- Stove-Top Recipe
- Hearty Dinner
- Creamy Chicken
- Comfort Food
- Family Meal
- Easy Weeknight Dinner
- One-Pot Meal
- Homemade Stew

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,800 total calories for the entire dish

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