HEARTY CHICKEN & VEGETABLE STEW/SOUP RECIPE

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Dice 1 large onion and add it to the pot; cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Add 3 minced cloves of garlic to the pot; cook for about 45 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Pour in 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; increase heat to medium and stir to combine.

Add 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth to the pot.

Chop 5 carrots and 3 potatoes into small pieces and add them to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley; season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Stir everything together and bring to a simmer; let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add 1 cup of frozen peas and 3 cups of rotisserie chicken; stir to combine and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Mix 2 teaspoons of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the pot to thicken the stew; stir for a couple of minutes until thickened.

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