Chicken Stew

A bowl of this chicken stew will warm you right down to your soul.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of chicken breast (cubed)
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 carrots (peeled & sliced)
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp sage
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups potatoes (peeled & chopped)
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes (peeled & chopped)
  • 1 red pepper (diced)
  • 6 cups organic chicken broth
  • 2 cup green peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  • Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven.
  • Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  • Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot and celery with remaining olive oil  and cook until onion is slightly softened.
  • Stir in the flour, seasonings and salt & pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, red pepper, chicken and broth.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 mins, stir in the peas and cream and simmer an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
  • *If wanting a thicker broth, simply combine 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with  a little water and mix until smooth… slowly add to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency.
  • ENJOY!!