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    Chicken Jardinière ~ Easy Chicken Stew

    Published: Sep 29, 2020 · Modified: May 29, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 10 Comments

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    I love an easy chicken stew recipe. When you read the words Chicken Jardinière, you might get the impression that this dish is complicated. It's not, which is why I decided to add easy chicken stew to the title. So easy!

    easy chicken stew in black bowl on burlap napkin for Pinterest

    Having easy chicken recipes like this baked Hawaiian chicken and these bacon wrapped chicken bites just makes life easier. Chicken is one thing we always have in the freezer.

    The author of this recipe, Jacques Pépin, is a world-renowned chef and author of Heart and Soul in the Kitchen as well as the star of the PBS show of the same name. Master Chef Pépin has also been Oceania Cruises' Executive Culinary Director since 2003. 

    Though Pépin is one of the most famous French chefs in the world, the recipes in this cookbook are not at all pretentious but are perfect for family meals. 

    As I was browsing the cookbook, I saw this recipe for Chicken Jardinière and knew I had to make it for my family. My husband was on the golf course and came home to the incredible aroma of this dish, and we were thrilled to find it tasted as wonderful as it smelled. 

    Bonus- this recipe uses one pot for easy cleanup. You're going to love this one!

    If you love one-pan meals, you've got to try this cast iron chicken thighs recipe, this Bratwurst skillet recipe, and this one pan chicken and rice.

    What You Need to Make Chicken Jardinière

    Yes, there are a lot of ingredients to this recipe. In fact, gathering the ingredients took me the most time as this is such an easy chicken stew to prepare.

    chicken stew ingredients

    You will also probably notice that I decided to double this recipe so we would have leftovers. I almost always do this with a stew-like recipe as it is always better the next day. It was!

    If you want to double or even triple the recipe, you can easily do that on the recipe card below.

    You will need pancetta lardons, strips about 1 inch long and a ½ inch thick. I cheated and bought a package of chopped pancetta at my grocery store.

    You'll also need peanut oil, chicken legs, all-purpose flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, a fruity dry white wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc), water, small red potatoes, baby bella or cremini mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, garlic, fresh thyme, frozen or fresh baby peas, and fresh parsley.

    How to Make Easy Chicken Stew

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Saute the pancetta for about 2 minutes in the hot oil. It should be a little crispy. This will give the stew incredible flavor.

    lardons in pan cooking

    Add the chicken legs and saute for 8 minutes. Turn once after 4 minutes so they get a good browning on each side.

    chicken stew preparation

    Add the flour, salt, and pepper together. Sprinkle the mixture over chicken and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute.

    chicken stew preparation

    Add wine and water and stir well. By now your house should smell pretty incredible and your stomach is probably rumbling.

    Add the potatoes, mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, and garlic. Make a small bundle of a few pieces of fresh thyme, wrapping one piece around the bundle. Add it to the stew and gently stir so thyme is submerged. 

    chicken stew in blue pan

    Bring stew to a full boil. Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 45 minutes. 

    When you are ready to serve the stew, add the peas and cook for 2 minutes if using frozen peas or a couple of minutes longer if they are fresh. I used fresh this time, but Pépin does recommend frozen as they are just so easily available and always delicious.

    You can place the stew on a large platter or serve it in individual bowls as I did. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

    easy chicken stew in black bowl on burlap napkin close up

    easy chicken stew in black bowl on burlap napkin

    Serve this easy chicken stew with a loaf of crusty bread for sopping up the juices. We also paired it with a lovely glass of Pinot Noir. This meal was so incredible.

    As I mentioned above, this wonderful chicken jardiniere recipe is found in the Heart & Soul in the Kitchen cookbook by Jacques Pépin, Executive Culinary Director at Oceania Cruises.

    Until we can travel together, Oceania sent me a basket of goodies including a picnic basket filled with edible treats like pasta, sauce, and dips, an apron, and a blanket for a picnic!

    For more amazing chicken dishes, try this recipe for one pan chicken and rice, this cast iron chicken thighs, Roasted Chicken and Vegetables (it makes a pretty presentation for guests!), or this Baked Hawaiian Chicken.

    If you love comfort food (I mean, who doesn't?) you've got to try this braised beef roast recipe. It's one of my favorites.

    And if you love trying recipes from around the world, you must try a couple of these Indonesian desserts, this Sacher Torte, or Key Lime Pie Recipe from my neck of the woods!

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    chicken stew in a black bowl on a burlap napkin

    Chicken Stew

    I love an easy chicken stew recipe. When you read the words Chicken Jardinière, you might get the impression that this dish is complicated, which is why I decided to add easy chicken stew to the title. This one pan meal has a lot of ingredients but it's super easy to make.
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    Course: Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 471kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ oz pancetta
    • 1 ½ tablespoon peanut oil
    • 4 skinless chicken legs
    • 1 ½ tablespoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
    • ¾ C water
    • ¾ C Sauvignon Blanc
    • 8 mushrooms baby bella or cremini
    • 12 baby red potatoes
    • 12 pearl onions
    • 1 ½ C carrots
    • 1 ½ tablespoon garlic
    • 5 sprigs thyme
    • 1 C peas
    • 2 tablespoon parsley

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a Dutch oven.
    • Saute the pancetta for about 2 minutes in the hot oil. It should be a little crispy. This will give the stew incredible flavor.
    • Add the chicken legs and saute for 8 minutes. Turn once after 4 minutes so they get a good browning on each side.
    • Add the flour, salt, and pepper together. Sprinkle the mixture over chicken and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute.
    • Add wine and water and stir well.
    • Add the potatoes, mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, and garlic.
    • Make a small bundle of a few pieces of fresh thyme, wrapping one piece around the bundle. Add it to the stew and gently stir so thyme is submerged. 
    • Bring stew to a full boil. Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 45 minutes. 
    • When you are ready to serve the stew, add the peas and cook for 2 minutes if using frozen peas or a couple of minutes longer if they are fresh. I used fresh this time.
    • You can place the chicken stew on a large platter or serve it in individual bowls as I did.
    • Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8565IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Nellie Tracy

      November 05, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe! Love it for fall/winter.

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        November 06, 2020 at 10:09 am

        I agree, Nellie. I'm about ready to make it for this rainy, chilly weekend! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. wilhelmina

      November 05, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      This stew was fabulous! The depth of flavor is amazing, and it was really easy to put together. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        November 05, 2020 at 9:04 pm

        Thanks for making my day, Wilhelmina! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Sydnie

      November 04, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty dish! So excited to share this with everyone!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        November 04, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        Thanks so much, Sydnie! It's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    4. Liz Berg

      October 11, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last week on a chilly day and it was so delicious with layers of flavor. Next time, I'll make a double batch!!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        October 11, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        I totally agree, Liz. It is so good the next day!

        Reply
    5. Sandra Shaffer

      October 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken stew was a nice change from the beef I usually make. The pancetta adds a nice layer of flavor. My family really enjoyed this stew and I'll be making it again.

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        October 11, 2020 at 12:09 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, Sandra!

        Reply

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