Creamy Stovetop Chicken Stew

Name: Creamy Stovetop Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

A cozy, one pot chicken stew made with tender vegetables and a rich savory broth that feels like a hug in a bowl.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 10, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is nothing quite like a bubbling pot of homemade stew to warm you up on a chilly evening. This stovetop version is a favorite in my house because the chicken stays so juicy and the vegetables soak up all the delicious flavors of the broth.

My best tip for this recipe is to make sure you cut your potato chunks into roughly the same size so they all finish cooking at the same time. It makes for such a satisfying texture in every spoonful.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
2
Toss the chicken pieces in the flour until lightly coated, then brown them in the pot for a few minutes on each side.
3
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, stirring well to scrape up any tasty browned bits from the bottom.
5
Add the potatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken and potatoes are fork tender.
7
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
8
Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

💡 Tips

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This stew tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle. If it gets too thick while sitting, just add a splash of broth when reheating.

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