Chicken and Zucchini Stew

4 servings

60 minutes

Chicken and zucchini stew is an elegant and cozy dish of French cuisine that combines tender chicken meat, sweet zucchini, and a rich tomato sauce with thyme aroma. The French appreciate stews for their simplicity and harmony of flavors, and this recipe is a bright example of that. The chicken is sautéed to a golden crust, the vegetables are softened, and then they are simmered in a thick sauce that reveals their natural tones. The result is a tender, aromatic stew perfect for family dinners or a romantic evening. It is served with crispy baguette or rice to fully enjoy the rich flavor. This dish is a true embodiment of French gastronomy where simplicity meets sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 692.6
• Proteins: 54.4g
• Fats: 43.4g
• Carbohydrates: 23.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1.2 kg
• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Thyme: 0.5 tsp
• Tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
• Wheat flour: 2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken into pieces, season it, sprinkle with thyme, and fry until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1.2 kg
   • Thyme: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry in the same pan until soft, then transfer to a plate. In the pan, fry the sliced carrots and chopped onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head

3. Mash the tomatoes with a fork. Mix the flour with water, add to the tomatoes, stir, and pour into the pan with carrots. Add the chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the zucchini and heat through, then serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons