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Close-up of a ladle holding Southern creamy chicken stew with sliced potatoes, carrots, herbs, and chunks of meat simmering on the stove.
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Creamy Chicken Stew

Dutch oven creamy chicken stew on the stove is delicious. Use fresh or rotisserie chicken, carrots and potatoes. An easy one pot meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chicken, creamy, dairy free, dutch oven, stew, stovetop
Servings: 8
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven or large pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken boneless, cubed, thighs used
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 8-10 slices bacon
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 c mushrooms sliced
  • 2 celery diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 tbsp thyme
  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp buter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/3 c all purpose flour
  • 1 lb red potatoes cubed into bite size pieces
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into dials

Instructions

  • Arrange chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat for about 7 - 8 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towel. Leave grease in pot.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic and thyme to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and add 1 cup broth and soy sauce. Make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of pot.
  • Bring ingredients to a boil. Stir occasionally while cooking until liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to sizzle This will take about 15 minutes. Add butter and melt.
  • Sprinkle flour all over vegetables and stir until coated. Slowly whisk in remaining broth until consistency is smooth. Add bacon, potatoes, and carrots. Stir until blended. Cook, uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn stove up to high. Using a wooden spoon, scrape down sides while stirring. Add chicken, and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes more.
  • Serve seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5346IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg