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Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Stew

My Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Stew is a comforting dish that is perfect for the whole family and for entertaining.
Course dinner
Cuisine Chicken recipe, Comfort food, stew
Keyword chicken, comfort food, dinner, gluten free, mushrooms, one pot meal, stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author Peter

Ingredients

  • 8 Whole Chicken Breasts Halved vertically
  • 2 Whole Leeks sliced
  • Bag Carrots rough chop
  • 3 Stalks Celery rough chop
  • 16 Ounces Cremini Mushrooms
  • 3 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Lb Small Potatoes
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Whole Bay Leaves
  • 2 Tbsp Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
  • 4 Cups Homemade Chicken Stock
  • 14.5 Ounces Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Begin by heating the oil in a Dutch oven on medium high heat.  Add the chicken and brown on all sides.  Remove from the pot and set aside.
    Add in the leeks, carrots and celery and mix well.  Add in the salt and pepper and saute for a 4 - 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Now add the flour and stir to coat cooking for 1 - 2 minutes.
    Add in the chicken stock and the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.  Next add in the coconut milk and mix well. Add the chicken back to the pot and nestle in the potatoes.  Cover the pot, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. 
    Serve and enjoy!