Saturday, February 27, 2010

Skillet Chicken Stew

This is a wonderful one dish recipe -comfort food.  Serve with some hot crusty bread .

50 min


SERVES 4

• 1/3 cup flour

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

• salt and pepper

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 clove minced garlic

• a little sage, crushed rosemary, and thyme

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1 cup frozen peas or corn

1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces, about 1".

2. Salt and pepper chicken and dredge in flour.

3. In a large skillet, melt the butter and brown chicken.

4. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.

5. Stir in potatoes and carrots.

6. Add flour and stir, then add broth and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.

8. Stir in peas and heat through.