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Savory Chicken Stew

Savory Chicken Stew

Warm up with this hearty Savory Chicken Stew recipe packed with smoky beef, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms. Perfect for cozy dinners!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken or rooster cut into pieces
  • 500 ml chicken broth
  • 200 g smoked beef as a substitute for bacon lardons
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200 g button mushrooms
  • bouquet garni
  • q.s. salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife for chopping
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by heating a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and smoked beef, letting them sizzle until golden brown.
  3. Toss in the sliced onions and carrot rounds, stirring to coat the veggies in the rendered fat.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the crushed garlic cloves, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about two hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the sliced mushrooms.
  8. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve piping hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, toast the bouquet garni herbs lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the stew. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. Serve with steamed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal. Adjust the seasoning throughout cooking for the best flavor.
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