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Dutch Oven Chicken Stew

Hearty Dutch Oven Chicken Stew for Cozy Nights at Home

This Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Stew combines tender chicken and fresh vegetables for a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs can substitute with boneless
  • 1 large Onion halved and sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Carrots cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour can use gluten-free alternatives
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or Broth preferably low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme dried thyme can be used
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 2 cups Baby Potatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas can substitute with corn or green beans

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs skin side down for 5 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken and add the sliced onion, caramelizing for 10 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually pour in chicken stock, adding tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Add carrots and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Layer the browned chicken on top, adding thyme and bay leaves before covering and baking for 35 minutes.
  7. Add potatoes, cover, and return to oven for another 30 minutes.
  8. Finally, add frozen peas and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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