Spring Thyme Chicken Stew Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER SPRING-THYME CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Place potatoes, onion and carrots in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with garlic, lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper. Place chicken over top. Add 1-3/4 cups broth and bay leaves., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. , Remove chicken; keep warm. Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining 1/4 cup broth until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pressure cooker; heat through. Sprinkle servings with parsley.

EASY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper together.
• Add the chicken and coat each piece in the flour mixture. In a large Dutch oven, deep pan or pot set over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil.
• Brown the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides then remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pan and sauté until golden brown and soft.
• Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Add a tablespoon of flour and stir into the vegetables.
• Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan then add the chicken back in and pour in the chicken stock.
• Add the thyme, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, scatter over fresh parsley or thyme, then serve.