Easy One-Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

+ 2 tomatoes
+ 3 cups homemade vegetable stock
+ 2 tbsp olive oil
+ 8 oz (225 g) chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
+ 1 onion, finely chopped
+ 2 bay leaves
+ 3-4 thyme sprigs
+ 2 garlic cloves, minced
+ 1 tbsp tomato paste
+ 1 tsp paprika
+ sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
+ 2 potatoes, cut into squares
+ 1 carrot, sliced
+ 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
+ 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peas

Blend the tomatoes with the stock and set aside.

In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on high heat, then sear the chicken until the pieces are nice and golden, 4-6 minutes.

Remove the chicken, lower the heat to medium-low, then add the remaining olive oil as well as the onion, bay leaves, and thyme leaves. Cook the onion until it’s soft and translucent then add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute.

Add the blended tomato with the stock, the chicken, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring everything to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes, covered.

Finally, add the peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!