HEARTY CHICKEN STEW

Chunks of chicken, a mix of fresh vegetables, and a blend of herbs combine to create a delicious, hearty stew. It's a one-pot wonder that's both easy to prepare and packed full of flavour, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome family dinner.

PREP 15m

COOK 45m

TOTAL 1h

SERVES 4-6

Ingredients-

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced

  • 2 tbsp plain flour

  • 1/2 tsp oregano

  • 1/2 tsp rosemary

  • 1/2 tsp thyme or sage

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 2 celery stalks

  • 4 carrots

  • 2 leeks

  • 6-8 garlic cloves

  • 500g new potatoes, cut into 2cm thick chunks

  • 1300-1500ml water

  • 2 chicken stock cubes

  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • Splash of milk (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions-

  1. In a bowl, mix the plain flour, oregano, rosemary, thyme (or sage), and black pepper. Coat the diced chicken with this dry mixture and set it aside.

  2. In a large pot or pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the finely diced celery stalks, carrots, leeks, garlic cloves, and new potatoes. Fry these vegetables for 10-15 minutes or until they become soft.

  3. In a separate pan, fry the coated chicken until it's browned, then add it to the vegetables.

  4. Add 1300-1500ml of water to the pot, along with 2 chicken stock cubes and 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce.

  5. Simmer the stew for 35-45 minutes or until the potatoes are completely soft.

  6. If you'd like, you can finish the stew with a splash of milk to make it slightly creamy.

  7. Serve the chicken and vegetable stew with some crusty buttered bread and enjoy!