Hearty Italian Chicken Stew

This hearty italian chicken stew is a comforting dish packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a rich and flavorful experience that warms the soul. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include chicken broth, onion, dried oregano, chicken thighs.
• Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 900 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into chunks)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 medium carrots (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then add the bay leaves, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
7. Let the stew simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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