Healthy Chicken Stew (Printable Recipe)

Hearty chicken stew with lean meat, veggies, and flavorful broth—a warm and nourishing meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 500 g chicken breast, diced
02 - 2 carrots, sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 3 potatoes, diced
05 - 1 onion, chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 liter low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Dice the chicken breast, slice carrots, dice celery and potatoes, chop onion, and mince garlic.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add sliced carrots and diced celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
04 - Return chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
05 - Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with bread, rice, or garnish with fresh herbs.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Cutting vegetables into uniform pieces helps ensure even cooking.
02 - Let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.