Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Onion, Chopped Finely; 1 Tablespoon (Heaping) Tomato Paste; 2- 1/4 pounds Peas, Frozen; Vegetable Or Chicken Broth To Cover The Peas In The Pot; 1 pound Chicken Breast; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; Salt And Pepper; 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional); 1 bunch Fresh Or Frozen Dill, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a pot.
2
Cook onion until translucent.
3
Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
4
Add frozen peas to the pot, cover barely with vegetable or chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
5
Cook for about 10 minutes.
6
In the meantime, chop the chicken breasts into small cubes.
7
Add them to the pan and cook everything for another 5 to 10 minutes, until chicken is tender.
8
Dont overcook the chicken.
9
Mix corn starch with a few tablespoons of cold water until you have a paste.
10
Push the peas away from the center of the pan and pour the corn starch slurry in a thin stream, whisking all the time with a small whisk until thickened.
11
Stir everything very well and let bubble for 1 minute.
12
Adjust the taste with salt and pepper and maybe some sugar.
13
Add the finely chopped dill.
14
Serve with mashed potatoes.
15
Note: You can use the flesh from one chicken cooked to make broth.
16
In this case, chop it into small cubes and add it during the last minutes of cooking because it just needs to be heated up.

338

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Oil, 1 Onion, Chopped Finely, 1 Tablespoon (Heaping) Tomato Paste, 2- 1/4 pounds Peas, Frozen, and more.

Yes, Romanian Pea and 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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Romanian Pea and Chicken Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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