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Chicken Macaroni Stew

Name: Chicken Macaroni Stew
Cook time: 900 s
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1½ tsp kosher salt - divided, plus extra to serve; Freshly ground black pepper - to season; 1 yellow onion - finely chopped; 1 carrot - finely chopped; 1 celery stick - finely chopped; 8 oz small white mushrooms - halved; 3 cloves garlic - sliced; 1 lb potatoes - finely chopped; 1½ cups (12 fl oz) chicken stock; 1½ cups (12 fl oz) heavy cream; 8 oz macaroni; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Macaroni magic meets chunky chicken stew in this hearty weeknight wonder. Tender chicken thighs, rustic vegetables, and creamy pasta come together in one pan for a no-fuss dinner that feels like a warm hug. It’s simple enough for a busy Tuesday, but satisfying enough to win over the whole table. One pan, no fuss, all comfort.

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40 mins total time

15 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients

Measurements:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1½ tsp kosher salt
divided, plus extra to serve
Freshly ground black pepper
to season
1 yellow onion
finely chopped
1 carrot
finely chopped
1 celery stick
finely chopped
8 oz small white mushrooms
halved
3 cloves garlic
sliced
1 lb potatoes
finely chopped
1½ cups (12 fl oz) chicken stock
1½ cups (12 fl oz) heavy cream
8 oz macaroni
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add the oil and heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Add to the Dutch oven and sear until lightly browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2Add the onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes, or until translucent. Return the chicken to the pan. Add the potatoes, stock, cream and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cover. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
3Insert the wire rack into position 8. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 25 minutes and press Start to preheat.
4Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. When there is 10 minutes remaining on the timer, remove the lid, stir in the macaroni and continue cooking, uncovered.
5The chicken and potatoes should be cooked through and the pasta al dente. If not, bake a little longer.
6Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 3 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice. Spoon it generously into bowls and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Comfort food never looked (or smelled) so good. Dig in and enjoy!