Chicken Stew with Parsnips and Cider

Chicken Stew with Parsnips and Cider is delicious and perfect for a chilly fall evening because it’s made from carrots, parsnips, and chicken simmer in a sauce of apple cider and chicken broth. To cook this Chicken Stew with Parsnips and Cider, you need 15 minutes active time and 40 minutes total time. This Chicken Stew with Parsnips and Cider is for 4 servings.





Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 onion, cut into thin slices
- 1 pound parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- /2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Directions:
- First, heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Cook the chicken until browned, turning, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot.
- Then, reduce the heat to moderate and stir in the flour. Whisk in the cider and the broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot to dislodge any brown bits. Add the onion, parsnips, carrots, thyme, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
- Last, return the chicken to the pot. Bring the stew back to a simmer, cover, and put in the preheated oven until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- The Chicken Stew with Parsnips and Cider is ready to serve.