French Country Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: French Country Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces, skin on; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 slice smoked bacon (1/4 inch thick); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon; 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 chicken bouillon cube, broken into pieces; 1 (8 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds; 12 small red potatoes; 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; salt

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken pieces, skin on
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons flour
1 slice smoked bacon (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 chicken bouillon cube, broken into pieces
1 (8 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
12 small red potatoes
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
salt

1
Prepare the chicken but don't skin.
2
Salt the pieces and dredge them lightly in the flour, brushing off and saving the excess.
3
Trim off and discard the bacon rind.
4
Slice the bacon across the width into 1/4 pieces Heat the oil in a large kettle and brown the bacon lightly.
5
Remove and set aside.
6
Brown the chicken pices in batches, removing them as they finish browning.
7
Remove and discard all but 3 Tbs of the fat.
8
Add the onion, pepper, tarragon, and the remaining flour.
9
Scrape these back and forth in the hot fat until the onion is transparent.
10
Add the tomatoes and their juice and continue the scraping action until most of the juice has evaporated.
11
Add 1 1/2 cups of water, the wine, and the crumbled bouillon cube.
12
Add the bacon, chicken, peas, and carrots.
13
Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes Scrub the new potatoes under cold water and pare off a one inch strip around the middle of each one, leaving the peel on the ends.
14
Add them to the stew and simmer for 20 minutes.
15
Stir in the parsley.
16
Salt to taste, and serve hot.

1337

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken pieces, skin on, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 slice smoked bacon (1/4 inch thick), and more.

Yes, French Country Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Country Chicken Stew

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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