One Pot Chicken Stew Recipe
One Pot Chicken Stew is a simple, hearty, and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Made with chicken thighs, vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and a savory broth, it's cooked all in one pot, minimizing clean-up. The chicken is browned first to develop rich flavor, then simmered with the vegetables and broth until everything is tender and well-seasoned. The stew is customizable with different vegetables or spices, and you can easily add extra ingredients like peas or greens. This recipe is easy to prepare and offers a comforting, nourishing meal for the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or 6-8 boneless, skinless thighs)
- 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet recommended)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, diced)
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a kick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish optional
- Grated Parmesan optional, for garnish
Keyword One Pot Chicken Stew recipe