Harvest Veggie and Chicken Stew
This Harvest Veggie and Chicken Stew is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal loaded with tender chicken and vibrant garden vegetables.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden spoon or sturdy spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes undrained, canned
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
- 2 cups kale chopped
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics and Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until it’s just browned on the outside but not fully cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Build the Broth
- Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
Add the Green Beans and Kale
- Stir in the trimmed green beans and chopped kale. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still vibrant and the kale has softened without losing its bright color.
Taste and Adjust
- Give the stew a taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If you like a thicker stew, you can let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes. Serve hot, ideally with some crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
Notes
- This stew keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freezes for up to 3 months.
- Customize the vegetables and protein to your preference, such as using chicken thighs or adding sweet potatoes.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during simmering.