Snowy Day Low Fat Chicken Stew (Printable)
A hearty and light chicken stew with fresh vegetables and herbs, ideal for cold winter days.
# List of ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 - 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 5 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 3.5 oz frozen peas
→ Liquids
10 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1/3 cup water
→ Herbs & Seasonings
12 - 2 bay leaves
13 - 1 tsp dried thyme
14 - 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
→ Oils
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until lightly golden on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add potatoes, bell pepper, green beans, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to gentle simmer. Return chicken to pot. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add frozen peas and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld together. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The broth stays light and clear while still delivering deep comfort
- Its ready in about an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Don't rush the initial vegetable sauté—this step builds the flavor foundation for the entire stew
- Simmering gently rather than boiling keeps the broth clear and the chicken tender
03 -
- Cut all vegetables to roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same time
- Taste the broth at the very end—some brands of chicken broth are saltier than others