Easy One Pot Chicken Stew

Makes 8 servings.

Amount (imperial) Ingredients Amount (metric)
2 tbsp
8
1
2 tbsp
3 cups
1
2 tbsp
4
8
2 cups
1 tbsp
Vegetable oil
Chicken thighs or drumsticks
Onion, chopped
Flour
Water
Chicken stock cube
Dried herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme)
Carrot, cut into strips
Potatoes, cut in half
Frozen peas
Mustard (optional)
30 mL
8
1
30 mL
750 mL
1
30 mL
4
8
500 mL
15 mL

Directions: 

  1. Heat oil in pot on medium high. Add chicken and cook on both sides until meat begins to brown.
  2. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  3. Add onions. Cook until soft.
  4. Add flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add water, chicken stock, and dried herbs. Stir well.
  6. Add chicken, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
  7. Turn heat to medium low, cover pot, and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Add frozen peas and mustard. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adapted from The Government of Nunavut.