On Apr 18, 3:31*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "KenK" > wrote in message
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> > Anyone have a nice simple chicken stew recipe? Not too big, only me. Just
> > enough for a meal and leftovers two or three times. I'd prefer one that
> > uses chicken parts, like thighs, rather than a whole chicken. Maybe one I
> > could make in a crockpot? Sorry to be so fussy.
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> No recipe needed for that. *Just throw what you want in the crockpot! *I
> would *use chicken, potatoes cut in large chunks or just very small potatos,
> chunks of carrot, celery and some onion at the minimum. *Might also add
> peas, corn or other veggies. *A little salt, pepper and parsley. *A little
> chicken broth or vegetable broth or even water would work.

Do you brown your chicken first? It really helps with the flavor. I
would also add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, or even rosemary if you
desired that flavor...