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Creamy Chicken Stew with Bacon & Parmesan

This hearty chicken stew combines tender chicken and crispy bacon in a creamy sauce, making it an easy and comforting choice for family dinners. It’s flavorful and ideal for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 10 to 12 small white mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/2 lb smoked bacon, diced (about 8 slices)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 to 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tsp sea salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup white wine (such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 large golden potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large soup pot and add oil. Season half the chicken with salt and pepper, fry until golden, then set aside.
  • In the same pot, cook bacon and butter until crispy, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in garlic, herbs, and spices. Add white wine and simmer until reduced, then mix in flour.
  • Add chicken broth, return chicken and mushrooms, and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • Stir in cubed potatoes, cover, and cook until tender for about 30 minutes.
  • Add cream, parmesan, and parsley, cooking until just simmering.

Notes

For a thicker stew, reduce chicken broth to 2 ½ to 3 cups.
To achieve a richer gravy consistency, increase flour to 1/3 to 1/2 cup.
Consider adding vegetables like green beans or peas for extra nutrition.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 100