Chicken Stew

Portion Size: 1 ½ cups 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighsDiced.
4 tablespoons cooking oil
¼ cup flour
1 large onionWashed, peeled and diced.
2 celery stalksWashed, trimmed and diced.
2 medium carrotsWashed, peeled and sliced.
4 cups broccoli florets or snap pea podsWashed and trimmed
2 cups water
4 cups red potatoes Washed, trimmed and cut into fourths.
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
½ teaspoons black pepper
½ teaspoons salt
8 cups low salt chicken broth
For gluten free (GF): Use GF flour and GF broth. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Spray a large stockpot with nonstick spray.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet.
2Add chicken and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender and no pink remains. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.
3In the large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium heat until onions are tender.
4Add flour to vegetables. Stir until coated.
5Add chicken, water, potatoes, parsley flakes, pepper, salt and chicken broth.  Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender uncovered.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6Add broccoli or pea pod and cook 5 minutes uncovered.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates