Ina Garten Chicken Stew and Biscuits Recipe
Ina Garten Chicken Stew and Biscuits Recipe is warm, comforting and perfect for family dinners. This dish combines tender chicken, vegetables and rich broth with soft, golden biscuits.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy pot
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs – 2 pounds skinless and boneless
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Onion – 1 large chopped
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Carrots – 3 medium sliced
- Celery – 3 stalks sliced
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Heavy cream – ½ cup
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Thyme – 1 teaspoon dried
- Frozen peas – 1 cup
- Biscuit dough – 8 ready-to-bake biscuits or homemade
- Butter – 2 tablespoons melted (for brushing biscuits)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for biscuits. This ensures they bake evenly and don’t stick.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add chicken thighs and brown lightly on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
- Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir often to avoid burning.
Make the Stew Base
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Stir for one minute. Slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Season the Stew
- Add salt, black pepper and thyme. Stir to combine. Return chicken to the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked and tender.
Add Peas
- Stir frozen peas into the stew. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until peas are heated. Check seasoning and adjust if needed.
Prepare Biscuits
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve Stew with Biscuits
- Ladle chicken stew into bowls. Serve warm with freshly baked biscuits on the side. Enjoy this comforting, hearty meal immediately.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor
- Brown chicken for extra depth in stew
- Do not overcook vegetables, keep them tender
- Use ready-to-bake biscuits for convenience
- Stir peas in at the end to keep them bright