Easy Stew Chicken Recipe with Zucchini

Easy Chicken Stew Recipe - Warm up this chilly season with a bowl of chunky chicken stew made with plenty of fresh veggies, juicy chicken thighs, and a slurpable broth that is not only delicious but immune-boosting too!

This easy chicken stew recipe is basically healthy goodness in a pot! It’s exactly the kind of recipe you want to keep handy all winter long.

It’s made with juicy chicken thighs, plenty of mushrooms, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots in a rich savory broth, perfect for chilly days and days when you’re feeling under the weather.

Serve a bowl with your favorite greens like kale, parsley, or dill and a loaf of my homemade no knead bread recipe or a cucumber sandwich (they are the BEST!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s healthy. I use organic veggies, but you do what’s right for you. Either way, it’s loaded with all kinds of nutrients.
• A one pot chicken stew recipe. For easy cleanup and convenience.
• So much flavor! A beautifully seasoned broth, tender chunks of chicken, and loads of flavorful veggies.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t skip browning the chicken first! Doing this will add much more flavor to your stew.
• Dice your veggies to a similar size. This way you get a little bit of everything in every bite.
• Use quality ingredients. To get the most out of this soup, use nutrient dense ingredients with as little sodium or processing as possible. This means using fresh, organic veggies, homemade broth (I have a great Instant Pot chicken bone broth recipe you can use), and swapping the veggies for seasonal veggies depending on the time of year.
• Add a little spice. If you prefer your stew with a kick, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes.

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken thighs: Boneless chicken thighs trim any excess fat and cut into small cubes. 
• Oil and butter: You’ll use oil to brown the chicken and then butter to sauté the onions for even more flavor. Use grass-fed butter if you can.
• Diced onions: An aromatic ingredient that gives the soup a great flavor base.
• Mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini: Wash and slice the mushrooms, dice the carrots (peeled or not, it’s up to you), and dice the zucchini.
• Golden potatoes: Cut into 1-inch cubes. I prefer to use golden potatoes as they hold their shape nicely, but the choice of potatoes is flexible.
• Chicken broth: Homemade or store bought broth is fine to use. Just pick up your favorite brand.
• Seasoning: We’re tossing in a couple of bay leaves that we remove before serving. You’ll also need Garlic & Herb Seasoning or Mrs. Dash's original seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
• Greens for garnish: I love adding a handful of parsley greens in at the end. Frozen kale is great too, but you can also use spinach or Swiss chard.

How to Make Chicken Stew Recipe

Step 1: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring a few times to make sure all sides get some color.

Step 2: Add the butter and onions and sauté the onions for another 5 minutes. Then, add the rest of the veggies to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Next, place the potatoes into the pot and pour in the broth. Add the bay leaves and seasoning and let everything come to a boil.

Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and place the cover on the pot. Simmer for 20–25 minutes. Once your chicken thigh stew is done, season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with your greens. Enjoy! 

Serving Suggestions

Serve a cozy bowl of this chicken stew with zucchini with a loaf of no knead crusty bread to soak up every last drop of broth.

I love it with a couple of simple cucumber sandwiches on the side too. It’s also great with sourdough pizza rolls, a grilled cheese chicken panini, or a slice of cheesy flatbread.

Recipe FAQs

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• Chicken Wings Recipe
• Juicy Chicken Thighs Spanish Rice Recipe
• 30-minute Bang Bang Chicken Recipe in Air Fryer
• Easy Fried Rice Recipe with Eggs and Green Onion
• Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple and Peppers
• Super Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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