VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN STEW

Vegetable and Chicken Stew image

"Farm-fresh cream gave old-fashioned chicken stews a wonderful richness. This version uses half-and-half to cut the fat while keeping the luscious flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
4 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

Remove and discard skin from chicken; rinse and pat dry. Place chicken pieces in a Dutch oven; add 3-1/2 cups water, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes and parsnips. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to a large bowl; keep warm. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, combine flour, cream and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.