Description
This hearty chicken stew combines tender boneless skinless chicken thighs with savory bacon, fresh vegetables, and a rich red wine and tomato sauce. Simmered to perfection, this comforting dish offers deep, complex flavors enhanced by aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 150g/5oz bacon, chopped
- 750g/1.5lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3cm/1.25″ pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (approx. 1 tbsp)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced 1cm/1/3″ thick
- 2 celery stalks, sliced 1cm/1/3″ thick
- 350g/12oz baby potatoes, halved
- 200g/6oz mushrooms, halved (large ones quartered)
- 150g/5oz green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot recommended)
- 3 cups (750ml) low sodium beef stock or broth (chicken stock can be substituted)
- 400g/14oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
Instructions
- Place olive oil and chopped bacon in a large heavy-based casserole pot over high heat. Allow the oil to warm and the bacon to release some fat.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken and bacon are browned and nicely caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the pot. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the sliced celery and carrots, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in the red wine, allowing it to simmer rapidly for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add half of the beef broth while stirring continuously, then add the rest of the broth.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaves, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the halved baby potatoes. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add mushrooms and green beans to the stew. Continue simmering uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread.
Notes
- Best served with crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hearty Chicken Stew, Chicken Stew, Comfort Food