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Hearty One Pot Chicken Stew | 40-Min Cozy Family Comfort Dinner

Best One Pot Chicken Stew Easy 40 Min Family Dinner

One pot chicken stew recipe for cozy family dinners. Hearty one pot dinner with tender chicken and vegetables. Try this comforting stew tonight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them 5-7 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside on a clean plate.
  2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Return the browned chicken to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, stirring gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes. The one pot chicken stew recipe is ready when potatoes are fork-tender and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes until wilted and vibrant green. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then drizzle into the stew while stirring. Simmer 2 more minutes until thickened to your preferred consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or herbs as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving to avoid accidentally biting into them.