Healthier Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Healthier Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Perfect for the lighter days of spring, this stew combines hearty textures with light, healthy ingredients. It features lean chicken, known for its high protein content beneficial for muscle repair and bone health, and a mix of fibre-rich vegetables like carrots and celery. By incorporating AquaTru purified water or a homemade stock using this purified water, the natural flavours of the ingredients are accentuated without interference from tap water impurities. With minimal oil and no heavy creams, this stew remains a healthful choice that doesn’t sacrifice taste for nutrition.

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  • What you need:

    • 2 tbsp olive oil  
    • 1 diced onion  
    • 2 diced celery stalks  
    • 2 diced carrots  
    • 2 cloves of garlic, pressed  
    • 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms  
    • 1 tbsp diluted tomato paste (mix with a bit of water)  
    • 320 ml water  
    • Spices: ½ tsp each of dried marjoram, rosemary, and paprika; ¼ tsp dried sage; a pinch of cayenne pepper; salt and black pepper to taste  
    • 1 bay leaf  
    • 225 g skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces  
    • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with a little cold water for thickening  

  • How to do it:

    1. Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat.  
    2. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.  
    3. Add mushrooms; continue to cook until tender, about 5 minutes.  
    4. Stir in tomato paste, spices, and water. Add chicken.  
    5. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.  
    6. Thicken the stew by adding the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until thickened.  
    7. Serve warm and relish the hearty yet light flavours. 
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