Ingredients
– 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1.5 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
– 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
– 2 cups chicken stock
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– Fine sea salt, to taste
– Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
– Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1-Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste, then stir everything together until it’s well mixed.
2-Add the diced potatoes, sliced mushrooms, diced carrots, oregano, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes if you like some heat, salt, and pepper.
3-Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and let it cook for about 30-40 minutes, until the chicken and veggies are tender.
4-Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil towards the end, letting it warm through without boiling to keep the flavors bright.
5-Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then serve it up hot with extra basil and maybe some grated Parmesan on top.
Last Step:
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🌿 Use fresh basil for the best vibrant flavor; add extra as garnish to brighten the dish.
🍅 For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to reduce liquid.
🥄 Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg