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The Pioneer Woman

Old-Fashioned Chicken Stew

by Ree Drummond
updated December 30, 2021
(33 ratings)
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Prep Time
1h 15 min
Yields
4 - 6 servings

A hearty, comforting stew made with chicken and root vegetables.

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ingredients

1 4-lb
chicken, legs, thighs and breasts (no wings) cut into 8 pieces, backbone discarded (or 1 cut-up chicken)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, as needed
2
stalk celery, finely chopped
1
medium onion, finely chopped
2
tbsp all-purpose flour
4
cups low-sodium chicken stock
2
medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2
medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1
medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1
medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1
cup heavy cream
1
tbsp chopped fresh curly parsley, plus additional leaves, for garnish
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directions

Step 1

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken, working in batches and adding more oil as needed, 3 to 5 minutes per batch; set aside.

Step 2

Add the celery and onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour and stir, cooking a minute or so. Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper and add the parsnips, carrots, turnip and rutabaga. Add the chicken back, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the heavy cream and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with parsley leaves.

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