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Apple and Chicken Stew

A quick, comforting stew of tender chicken and sweet apple slices in a light broth, with a hint of dried longan for extra depth. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's a simple weeknight dinner that feels special.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
28g
Apple and Chicken Stew
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 medium apple
  • ¼ cup dried longan
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the 1.5 lb chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and season with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in a large pot over medium-high heat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 2 cups chicken broth and 0.25 cup dried longan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Core and slice the 2 apples into thin wedges, then add to the pot and simmer until apples are just tender, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve hot, spooning the broth over the chicken and apples.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

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