|   Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes
  Serves: 4   Ingredients   2 teaspoons canola oil  1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks  3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks  1 pound skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks  3 potatoes, cut into chunks  12 ounces chicken broth  1 cup water  1 bay leaf  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves  1/2 teaspoon dried ground sage  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
   Preparation   - Place oil in Dutch oven pan or large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Allow oil to get hot; then add the onion and carrots. Saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.  
 - Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 30-35 minutes.  
 - Serve in soup bowls. Sprinkle with additional dried herbs for garnish if desired.  
 - To freeze leftovers: Portion leftover stew into individual servings in freezer bags or plastic freezer containers. Freeze up to 6 months. To defrost, place frozen stew in microwaveable container with a little water and microwave for 8-10 minutes. 
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