Description
A hearty and nutritious one-pot chicken and kale stew featuring tender chicken thighs, a medley of root vegetables, and fragrant herbs, simmered to perfection for a comforting and wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Add root vegetables and spices: Stir in the sliced carrots, parsnips, cubed sweet potato, dried thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer with broth and chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Return the browned chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Add kale and finish cooking: Stir in the chopped kale and simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the kale to wilt and flavors to meld.
- Final touch and serve: Remove the stew from heat, stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors, and serve warm for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute turnips or rutabaga for the parsnips if desired for different flavor variations.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen and meld together.
- Reheats well for leftovers, making it perfect for meal prep.
