Chicken Mushroom Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
• Cooked egg noodles or rice for serving

Instructions

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it’s softened.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
6. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
7. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
8. Pour in the chicken broth and dry white wine (if using), stirring to combine and ensuring there are no lumps.
9. Add the dried thyme and dried rosemary to the skillet.
10. Return the browned chicken to the skillet.
11. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm but not boiling. Gradually whisk the warm milk into the skillet, stirring constantly.
12. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the stew has thickened.
13. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
14. Serve your Creamy Chicken Mushroom Stew over cooked egg noodles or rice.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Enjoy the creamy and savory goodness of this Chicken Mushroom Stew, a perfect comfort food option for a cozy meal.