Description
Alabama Chicken Stew is a heartwarming, soul-satisfying dish perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices simmered to perfection, each spoonful feels like a warm embrace. This comforting stew is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the rich flavors and cherished memories this dish brings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ? tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and saut? onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Brown the chicken thighs in the pot for about 6-8 minutes until golden on all sides.
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery along with diced tomatoes (including juice) and chicken broth. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg