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.
1
Cut the chicken into pieces, season it, sprinkle with thyme, and fry until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- 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.
- Courgette: 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.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
- Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons
