Have You Ever Made Chicken Stew?

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

I've made plenty of soup but never stew and wanted to see the difference.

Meredith Blue Jean Chef had a pressure cook recipe, I did stove top.

Difference for me was leaving out the carrots and searing whole chicken legs vs white meat.

Fresh rosemary & thyme, celery, oniions, garlic, chicken stock. What was a big difference was 3/4c white wine. Wow, this changed it so much, really liked it.

Meredith also suggested to use a beurre manie to thicken, never heard of it before...it's 1tbs flour mixed with 1tbs butter. Really changed the flavor and was delicious. Just made sure I simmered it long enough to get out the flour flavor.

Topped with parsley and voila a wonderful dish.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

I forgot, added quartered red potatoes and a touch of cream at the end.

Served with toasted sourdough baguettes slices.

On It · ‎03-15-2021

@rockygems123 That looks absolutely wonderful. I know you will enjoy. It is right in our wheelhouse, but I have never made chicken stew. I have a feeling this won't be your last time.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

Looks delicious! I would have left the carrots in and added some sliced mushrooms. Enjoy.

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shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

My mom made what she called Stewed Chicken regularly when we were growing up. I remember really liking it, but for some reason never cooked it myself once I had my own household. Mom's chicken stew had a brown gravy that started with a roux and like so many other South Louisiana foods, was served with rice.

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It is beautiful, but looks like what I'd call smothered chicken!

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I make chicken stew with V8 juice. I use either breast or thigh meat that I saute with onions. Then cook on the stove covered with V8 juice, carrots, potatoes and celery.

If I have some chicken broth to use up, I throw that in too. I add my spices and let it simmer.

I don't add a thickener. Potatoes will do that.

I don't make it often, but it is a good hardy winter meal with a loaf of crusty bread.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

I make a recipe that I found on the back of a Reame's frozen noodle wrapper. It calls for shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables. Super easy.