CHICKEN STEW RECIPE

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Make double portions of this traditional casserole with parsnip, carrot and leek so you can freeze a batch

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1.4l hot chicken stock
1 large potato, finely grated
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
2 x 850g family packs skinless chicken thighs (count the number in the pack- you need 16 in total)
6 carrots, halved lengthways and cut into chunks
2 parsnips, halved lengthways and cut into chunks
3 leeks, well washed and thickly sliced
mash and peas, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in your largest pan - an extra-large wok with a lid is ideal. Fry the onion and garlic for a few mins until soft, then pour in the stock and stir in the potato and herbs.
Add the chicken and bring to the boil. Stir in the carrots, parsnips and leeks, then cover the pan and leave to simmer on a low heat for 40-45 mins, stirring every now and then, until the chicken is tender. (Cool and freeze any extra portions, and use within 2 months - thaw at room temperature, then reheat in a pan until bubbling.) Serve with mash and peas, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium