Delicious chicken stew

Delicious chicken stew: Submitted by: Denise B. | Date Added: 2 Jan 2011 Ingredients:

2 tsp. tablespoon butter
3 1 / 2 pounds chicken pieces
3 cups water
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp. soup mix chicken broth
2 tsp. tsp poultry seasoning
8 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm)
6 small potatoes, cubed
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1 / 2 cup frozen peas
1 3 / 4 cup milk
1 / 4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. A medium-high heat, sauté chicken pieces until browned on all sides. Drain and reserve. In the saucepan, add water, onions, chicken broth mix and poultry seasoning and mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Add carrots, potatoes, celery and reserved chicken. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked. Add peas and cook for 3-5 minutes.

In a bowl, gradually stir milk into flour and stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings