Chicken Stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 yellow onion.
02 - 3 ribs celery.
03 - 4 cloves garlic.
04 - 1/2 pound carrots.
05 - 1.75 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs.
06 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided.
07 - 2 tablespoons butter.
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
09 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes.
10 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary.
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage.
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked.
15 - 2 cups chicken broth.
16 - 2 cups vegetable broth.
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Dice onion and celery. Mince garlic. Slice carrots. Cut potatoes in half.
02 - Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Coat with 2 tablespoons flour.
03 - Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat until sizzling.
04 - Add floured chicken to pot. Let it brown without stirring too much. Once browned, take chicken out and set aside.
05 - Put onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in pot. Cook until onions soften, scraping up browned bits from bottom.
06 - Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
07 - Return chicken to pot. Add potatoes, herbs, pepper, and both broths. Bring to boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender and liquid thickens.
08 - Taste and add salt if needed. Top with fresh parsley if using and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Let stew simmer until potatoes are fully tender.
02 - Scrape up browned bits for extra flavor.
03 - Salt amount needed depends on broth used.