Food Ingredients Meat + Poultry Chicken 16 Warming Chicken Stew Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 12, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Chicken stew is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, and these 16 recipes definitely deliver. When you want something lighter, go for Summer Chicken and Pepper Stew, best served with crusty bread and polenta so you can soak up all. that. sauce. Need comfort food? Grab chef Pierre Thiam's recipe for Poulet Mafé. We also have recipes for Mayan Pepita-Chicken Stew, Hearty Chicken Stew with Pancetta Gremolata, and more — read on for the full spread. 01 of 16 Mayan Pepita-Chicken Stew Greg DuPree This rustic chicken stew is seasoned with a carefully toasted mix of seeds and spices, which are ground into a coarse paste with roasted tomatoes and tomatillos. Stirred into the stew toward the end of the cooking process, the paste both thickens and seasons this warming fall dish. Get the Recipe 02 of 16 Spicy Coconut Chicken Stew with Corn Abby Hocking / Food & Wine This sweet and spicy coconut milk–based stew gets lots of bright flavor from spinach, basil, chiles, and lime juice. Shredded rotisserie chicken makes preparing it a snap; the dish is table-ready in about half an hour. Get the Recipe 03 of 16 Chicken Pozole Verde Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen There are many variations on pozole, a traditional hominy-based Mexican stew closely associated with the Pacific-coast state of Guerrero. This version, a green pozole, derives much of its flavor from tangy ingredients like tomatillos, cilantro, and green chiles. Be sure to serve it with all the fresh fixings. Get the Recipe 04 of 16 Simplest Chicken and Leek Stew © Dan Lyons Before cooking the chicken for his lovely stew, chef Jamie Oliver lightly coats the pieces in flour. Not only does that help the meat brown, but it also thickens the tangy mustard sauce. Get the Recipe 05 of 16 Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon © Quentin Bacon This one-pot dinner from Gail Simmons is an enriched take on classic chicken soup with rice; at once flavorful, hearty, and comforting. Get the Recipe 06 of 16 Chicken Chile Verde © JOHN KERNICK The secret to this tangy and spicy stew by chef Deborah Schneider is the warm tomatillo-chile sauce; topped with creamy avocado and cool sour cream, it's an ideal meal. Schneider sometimes swaps pork, cubed tofu, or vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for the chicken. Get the Recipe 07 of 16 Beer-Braised Chicken Stew with Fava Beans and Peas © John Kernick Chef Paul Kahan braises chicken thighs in beer to make an excellent spring stew that he (naturally) pairs with more beer, such as Pere Jacques from Chicago's Goose Island Beer Company, a Belgian-style ale full of caramelized malt flavors. Get the Recipe 08 of 16 Cornish Hen Stew with Lemongrass and Chiles © Stephanie Foley Served in the rustic northern Thai style with the aromatics left in, this spicy, gingery stew makes a fantastic main course or starter. Get the Recipe 09 of 16 Poul Nan Sos (Haitian Chicken in Sauce) Eva Kosmas Flores "When I was a kid, we often left Queens on Sunday mornings to visit Mémère, my paternal grandmother, in New Jersey," chef Gregory Gourdet writes. "Along with warm kisses and a few words of broken English, this chicken stew would greet us. Its official name (poul nan sos in Haitian Creole or "chicken in sauce") is quite an understatement. The meat is marinated overnight with onions, garlic, thyme, and chiles along with citrus, and then rubbed forcefully onto the chicken to access the fragrant oils. After the meat takes on all that flavor, it's stewed with the marinade and loads of bell peppers for a satisfying, thrilling stew." Get the Recipe 10 of 16 Soupy Rice with Chicken and Vegetables Johnny Miller Asopao de pollo, a Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew, is one of New York chef JJ Johnson's childhood favorites, what he calls Soupy Rice with Chicken and Vegetables. Just like his grandmother did, Johnson stirs briny, pimiento-stuffed olives into the finished dish. Get the Recipe 11 of 16 Poulet Mafé Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis In Senegal at the Keur Moussa monastery, a typical meal includes poulet mafé, a thick peanut sauce with chicken, root vegetables, and cabbage served over rice, fonio, or millet couscous. For chef Pierre Thiam, poulet mafé is the ultimate comfort food. His advice: "Be patient when cooking mafé. Let the stew simmer slowly until the oil rises to the surface." Creamy peanut butter adds body and nuttiness to this savory chicken dish, balancing the aromatic ginger, garlic, and tomato paste. Get the Recipe 12 of 16 Summer Chicken and Pepper Stew Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis This fresh stew showcases sweet peppers and bright herbs. The classic cooking method builds flavor while gently cooking the chicken for a light and satisfying summer supper. Serve with polenta and crusty bread for soaking up the garlicky sauce. Get the Recipe 13 of 16 Hearty Chicken Stew with Pancetta Gremolata Caitlin Bensel Just thick enough and full of tender chicken and barely sweet parsnips, this stew is remarkably hearty yet light at the same time. We added a bouquet garni to infuse it with extra flavor; save time by substituting a few thyme sprigs and one bay leaf instead. The real hero of this dish is the pancetta gremolata; sprinkled over just before serving, it provides a finishing crispy and bright touch that makes this recipe a keeper. Get the Recipe 14 of 16 Creamy Chicken Stew Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen On those hectic chilly weeknights when all you want is something quick, warm, and comforting, this refined creamy chicken stew is all you need. The combination of light and dark chicken meat, earthy mushrooms, and tender potatoes feels like a big hug in the form of dinner. Get the Recipe 15 of 16 White Chicken Chili Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell This creamy, spicy, and boldly flavored chili cooks in one pot in under an hour. It gets its luscious texture from creamy navy beans and chopped corn tortillas, which thicken the broth and give it a long-cooked flavor. A lightly piquant combination of fresh jalapeños, diced green chiles, ground cayenne, and chili powder lend heat without overpowering the chili, while fresh and cooling cilantro, stirred in at the last minute, balances each bowl. Get the Recipe 16 of 16 Chicken Bouillabaisse with Rouille © Claire Thomas Chef Jacques Pépin’s chicken stew with sausage is fast and easy to assemble, and it cooks in about 30 minutes. It's especially wonderful paired with Provençal rosé. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? 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