Looking for a cozy, easy-to-make meal that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any day of the week?

This easy Chicken Stew is just what you need!

With tender chunks of chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, and wholesome beans simmered together in a savory broth, this recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare.

Whether you’re cooking for family or just yourself, this stew is sure to become a go-to favorite for its comforting taste and ease.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 400 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, finely chopped
• 3 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs of thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
• 600 milliliters vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 cans (400 grams each) haricot beans, drained
• Chopped parsley (for serving)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

• Start by heating the sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the chicken chunks to the pan.
• Cook them until they turn a light brown color.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

• Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pan with the chicken.
• Continue to cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3: Add Flavor

• Stir in the thyme and bay leaf. Then pour in the vegetable or chicken stock.
• Bring everything to a boil.
• Once boiling, give it a good stir, lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 40 minutes.This will make the chicken nice and tender.

Step 4: Finish the Stew

• After 40 minutes, stir in the drained haricot beans.
• Let the stew simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• This will warm the beans through and blend all the flavors together.

Step 5: Serve

• Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.
• Pair this hearty stew with some crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of chicken?

Yes, you can use chicken breasts instead of thighs. However, chicken thighs are recommended for their tenderness and richer flavor. If using breasts, be careful not to overcook them, as they can become dry.

Can I substitute the haricot beans with another type of bean?

Absolutely! You can use other types of beans like cannellini beans or kidney beans if you prefer or if that’s what you have on hand.

Easy Italian Chicken Stew

This chicken stew is a simple, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and beans in a savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• ▢ 400 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into chunks
• ▢ 1 onion finely chopped
• ▢ 3 carrots finely chopped
• ▢ 3 celery sticks finely chopped
• ▢ 2 sprigs of thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• ▢ 1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
• ▢ 600 ml vegetable or chicken stock
• ▢ 2 cans haricot beans (400 grams each), drained
• ▢ Chopped parsley (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients

1. Start by heating the sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat.

   Add the chicken chunks to the pan.

   Cook them until they turn a light brown color.

Cook the Vegetables

1. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pan with the chicken.

   Continue to cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add Flavor

1. Stir in the thyme and bay leaf.

   Then pour in the vegetable or chicken stock.

   Bring everything to a boil.

   Once boiling, give it a good stir, lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 40 minutes.

   This will make the chicken nice and tender.

Finish the Stew

1. After 40 minutes, stir in the drained haricot beans.

   Let the stew simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

   This will warm the beans through and blend all the flavors together.

Serve

1. Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.

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