on Jan 25, 2015, Updated Sep 25, 2023 The temperature is dropping here in Bangalore, which means it’s officially soup season. And this simple chicken stew is one of my absolute favourites, and something I find myself making very often. And once you try it, I promise you’ll be too! This chicken stew is hearty, warm, filling, and goes really well with bread, rice, and/or chapati. It is perfect for when you’re under the weather and need a meal that lifts your spirits. The flavors of this chicken stew are simple, yet fulfilling and comforting, both for the stomach and the heart.
Why You’ll Love This Stew
A wholesome, filling yet light and delicious stew that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. The wholesome ingredients makes it a great meal if you have the flu or are unwell.The entire recipe uses just one pan, thereby reducing post-cooking clean up. The chicken and vegetables make this stew super healthy, and loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients, while also adding tonnes of texture.
Top Tips To Make The Best Chicken Stew
This chicken stew tastes a lot better when made ahead. I highly recommend making it at least few hours before to allow the flavor to settle in. I have used skinless, bone-in chicken thigh pieces as they remain tender and juicy throughout the cooking process. You can replace it with boneless thigh pieces if you prefer, however I wouldn’t recommend breast pieces for this recipe. Make sure to brown the chicken well. All of the brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot after browning the chicken (called “fond”) flavors the gravy and gives it a nice deep color.
This chicken stew is one of those meals you can make when you want something that’s soothing, comforting and doesn’t take too much effort. I usually serve this with a toasted bread and some salad on the side. However, you can pour it over rice or serve it with some chapati. I would really recommend making extras for this one, because even though it looks simple, it’s absolutely delicious and gets over faster than you’d think!
More Comfort Foods:
Mexican Style Tortilla Bean SoupComforting Bulgur Wheat DaliyaChicken Florentine PastaStovetop Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Dal Fry and Jeera Rice
