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Easy Spring Chicken Stew Recipe (One-Pot)

Easy Spring Chicken Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 lb new potatoes halved
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped
  • 2 cups lettuce or cabbage shredded
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs parsley, dill, or thyme
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken thigh chunks with salt and black pepper. Add them to the pot and brown on all sides for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the halved new potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Stir in the green peas, chopped scallions, and shredded lettuce or cabbage. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until the greens are just wilted.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the freshly grated lemon zest and mixed fresh herbs. Serve immediately.