🥣 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 cups baby potatoes (or diced regular potatoes)

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

• 1 cup frozen green peas

• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Base

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.

2️⃣ Add Potatoes & Seasoning

Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.

3️⃣ Add Liquids

Pour in the chicken broth + diced tomatoes.
Stir and bring to a gentle boil.

4️⃣ Add Chicken

Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add shredded chicken and simmer 20–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

5️⃣ Add Peas

Add the peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

6️⃣ Serve

Garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve hot with toasted bread or rice. 🍞✨

⏱ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 30–35 minutes

• Total: 40–45 minutes

📌 Calories (approx.)

1 bowl = 320–380 calories
High in protein, fiber, and vitamins.

❓ Q/A Section

Q1: Can I use raw chicken instead of cooked?

Yes! Add raw chicken pieces in Step 3 and cook for 25–30 minutes, then shred and return to the pot.

Q2: Can I freeze this stew?

Absolutely!
It freezes very well for up to 2 months.

Q3: Can I make it thicker?

Yes:

• Mash a few potatoes inside the stew
  OR

• Add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water.

Q4: Can I make this stew in a slow cooker?

Yes:
Add everything except peas → cook 6 hours on low → add peas at the end.

Q5: Can I add more vegetables?

Sure! Try:

• Corn

• Zucchini

• Mushrooms

• Spinach

• Bell peppers

Q6: Is this recipe healthy?

Yes! It’s packed with:
✔ Lean protein
✔ High-fiber veggies
✔ Low fat
✔ No heavy cream

Great for weight loss & balanced diets.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.

• Use rotisserie chicken for a super quick version.

• Add 1 bay leaf for deeper flavor.