Metric Jesters Quick Chicken Stew Recipes

CHICKEN STEW (CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Place oil and bacon in a large heavy based casserole pot over high heat.
• When the oil is heated and bacon releases some fat, add chicken.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, until chicken and bacon is browned.
• Add garlic and onion, cook 1 minute.
• Add celery and carrot, cook 2 minutes.
• Add red wine, allow to simmer rapidly 2 minutes until the winey alcohol smell is gone.
• Add flour, mix until incorporated.
• Slowly pour in half the beef broth while stirring, then pour the rest in.
• Add tomato, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper.
• Stir, add potato.
• Cover, simmer 30 minutes.
• Remove lid, add mushrooms and green beans. Simmer without lid* for a further 10 minutes.
• Serve with crusty bread, sprinkled with parsley if desired!

QUICK & CREAMY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• PLACE potatoes and water in microwaveable dish; cover with lid.
• Microwave on HIGH 7 minute or until fork-tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook 7 minute or until browned, stirring occasionally.
• ADD potatoes, soup, dressing and vegetables to saucepan. Bring to boil; cover.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are heated through.
• STIR in sour cream; cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.