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14 Comforting Chicken Stew Recipes

Stew on it.

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Ethan Calabrese

With these simple and hearty chicken stew recipes, you can warm yourself up from the inside.

If you're looking for more chicken dinners, check out our next-level chicken breast recipes or best chicken soup ideas.

1

Chicken Stew

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Ethan Calabrese

All of the comfort with none of the work.

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2

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Soup

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Ethan Calabrese

So.Cheesy.

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3

Chicken Tagine with Couscous

Chicken Tagine with Figs and Almonds
Anna Watson Carl

This sweet and savory Moroccan dish is a nice way to make your regular chicken dinner feel a little fancy without any legwork.

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4

Chicken-and-Andouille Gumbo

<p>A warming stew full of bright, crisp veggies, lean chicken, and spicy andouille sausage, this gumbo is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that's perfect during the cold winter months.</p>
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<p><strong> Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/chicken-andouille-gumbo-recipe-clv0212" target="_blank">Chicken-and-Andouille Gumbo</a></p>
Kana Okada

Next-level gumbo is no longer a plane ride away.

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5

Persian Chicken Stew

<p><i>Khoresht Fesenjan</i> is a Persian stew made with pomegranate juice and walnuts. This version is made best, according to chef <a href="/cooking-shows/famous-chefs/celebrity-chef-matthew-dillon" target="_blank">Matthew Dillon</a>, with a "thoughtfully and responsibly raised whole chicken."</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/persian-chicken-stew-recipe-fw0111" target="_blank"><b>Persian Chicken Stew</b></a></p>
Quentin Bacon

Make your weeknights a little more exotic.

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Chicken-Sausage Stew

Chicken-Sausage Stew
Kate Mathis

Chicken and sausage are better together.

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7

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine

<p>This Moroccan stew features tender chicken and butternut squash whose flavors have melded with garlic, onion, and rich spices in the gentle heat of the slow cooker.</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/slow-cooker-chicken-tagine-ghk0907" target="_blank"><b>Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine</b></a></p>
David Prince

Spoiler: It's crazy flavorful.

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8

Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon

<p>This one-pot dinner from <i>Food and Wine's</i> Gail Simmons is an enriched take on classic chicken soup with rice; at once flavorful, hearty, and comforting.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/chicken-barley-stew-dill-lemon-recipe-fw0312" target="_blank"><b>Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon</b></a></p>
© Quentin Bacon

It's chicken soup gone totally hearty.

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9

Chicken and Biscuits in a Pot

<p>The chopped fresh herbs in the biscuits that top this comforting chicken stew add another layer of flavor to the dish.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/chicken-biscuits-pot-recipe-fw1112" target="_blank"><b>Chicken and Biscuits in a Pot</b></a></p>
© Michael Turek

There is no wrong way to eat chicken and biscuits.

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10

Grilled-Chicken Tagine

<b>This week:</b> This summer tagine, or stew, is easy to put together with the leftover <a href="/recipefinder/harissa-chicken-green-chile-tomato-salad-recipe-fw0610" target="_blank"><b>Harissa Chicken</b></a> and salad. Garnish with cilantro and serve with goat's milk yogurt and pitas for a packable lunch or quick dinner.<br /><br /><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/grilled-chicken-tagine-recipe-fw0610" target="_blank"><b>Grilled-Chicken Tagine</b></a>
Con Poulos

This summer tagine is easy to put together with leftover chicken and salad. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt and pitas for a quick dinner.

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11

Indian Spiced Stew

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Courtesy of Seasons and Suppers

That bowl of saucy goodness is calling your name.

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12

African Chicken Peanut Stew

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Courtesy of Simply Recipes

If you love peanut sauce, wait until you try this stew.

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13

Tomato Basil Chicken Stew

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

If tomato soup doesn't fill you up, throw some chicken and cheese in there and make it a stew.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

14

Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa Recipe

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Courtesy of Cookin' Canuck

It's so flavorful, you won't believe it's actually good for you.

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