Donnas Hearty Chicken Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs chicken, cut into large chunks (can be boneless skinless breasts, or I would use both white and dark meat)
• EVOO
• Butter
• salt
• pepper
• parsley
• 2 med white onions, cut into large chunks
• 1 small package baby carrots
• 2 stalks celergy, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, rough chopped
• 1-2 lbs potatoes, cut into large chunks
• 1/2 tub fresh mushrooms, sliced or whole
• 1 T chopped garlic
• water to cover
• 1 cans chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken and mushroom soup
• 2 T cornstarch

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, add a drizzle of EVOO and 2 T butter
2. Lightly brown chicken that has been salted and peppered
3. Add onion, celery and red pepper
4. Continue to saute until veggies are soft
5. Add potaatoes, carrots, and mushrooms
6. Add 2 T butter
7. Add enough water to cover
8. Add 1 can chicken broth
9. Add Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup
10. Additional salt and pepper if needed for veggies
11. Stir well
12. Cover, and simmer until all veggies and chicken are done (about 40 minutes)
13. Remove lid and allow liquid to begin reducing, sprinkle with parsley
14. Disovled 2 T cornstarch in small amount of cold water, add to pot and stir to thicken gravy
15. Serve in individual bread bowls