Creamy One-Pot Cottage Chicken Stew
A quick and cozy Canadian comfort meal made in one pot. This creamy chicken stew is loaded with hearty vegetables and can be customized to your liking. Perfect for chilly evenings!
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 potatoes diced
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- peas, corn, spinach optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–6 minutes.
- Add chicken, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in milk or cream. Add any optional veggies. Simmer another 5–10 minutes.
- Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
Freezer-friendly: cool completely before freezing.
For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk.
Add herbs like parsley or dill for an extra flavour hit.
For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk.
Add herbs like parsley or dill for an extra flavour hit.