Best 11 Apple Cider Chicken Stew With Parsnips Easy Real Food Recipes

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When the weather turns cold and crisp, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty stew to warm your soul. This apple cider chicken stew with parsnips is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. With its tender chicken, sweet apples, and earthy parsnips, this stew is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN STEW WITH PARSNIPS



Apple Cider Chicken Stew with Parsnips image

Apple cider chicken stew is a fall chicken recipe, with carrots, parsnips and chicken stewed together in an apple cider and chicken broth base.

Provided by Kiran

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil or butter
4 chicken drumsticks (, skin removed)
4 chicken thighs (, boneless and skin removed)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp gluten free flour
3/4 cup apple cider
1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 onion (, cut into thin slices)
1 lb. parsnips (, peeled and cut into 1" pieces)
4 carrots (, peeled and cut into 1" pieces)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup raisins (, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken pieces and dry on paper towels.
  • Heat oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add chicken pieces making sure to not crowd each other. Brown chicken (5-6 minutes) and remove to a platter.
  • Drain some of the extra fat, leaving at least 1 TBSP. Add gluten free flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in the apple cider and broth and bring to a simmer - cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in onion, parsnips, carrots and thyme; add chicken pieces back and raisins if you are using. Bring to a simmer, cover, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven (it will be hot!!) and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 364 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside. Add remaining butter and onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Make and share this Apple Cider Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tart apple, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 teaspoons grated gingerroot

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken.
  • Heat oil in large frypan over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken, cook until browned on both sides.
  • Add apple cider, vinegar, quartered tart apple, raisins and gingerroot, mix well.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Remove chicken and apple from frypan, place on serving platter, keep warm.
  • Increase heat to high, bring cider mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Pour mixture over chicken and apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 287.1, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 25.7

SKILLET APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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This skillet apple cider chicken is a great fall recipe. Serve with egg noodles.

Provided by Jeff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups apple cider, divided
2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 sage leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Place bacon into the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and drain excess grease from the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; let simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and cider.
  • Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Remove the pan from heat and add butter, swirling to combine with sauce. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1117.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

EASY APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Chicken cooked in apple cider.

Provided by anitag

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups apple cider
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Pour apple juice mixture over chicken breasts. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

APPLE CHICKEN STEW



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My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra cider to use in this sensational slow-cooked stew. -Carol Mathias, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/4 cups apple cider or juice
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer vegetables; sprinkle with half the salt mixture., Toss chicken with oil and remaining salt mixture. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in batches. Add to slow cooker. Top with bay leaf and apple. Add vinegar and cider., Cook, covered, on high 3 to 3-1/2 hours, until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN APPLE STEW



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I made this chicken stew on a cold autumn night when I had an excess of fresh apples. The apple adds a sweet, pleasant flavor which complements the root vegetables, resulting in a light, but delicious, dinner which warms you from the inside. Great with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and served with sourdough rolls for dipping.

Provided by LMF443

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced sweet potatoes
2 McIntosh apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup diced carrots
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup apple cider
4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots; continue to cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and apple cider and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken, pepper, rosemary, turmeric, and bay leaf; cook until vegetables are soft and chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and season with salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 771.9 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

EASY CHICKEN STEW WITH APPLE



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This stew is surprisingly delightful. It serves 6 people easily and most of the ingredients are probably in your pantry already. So easy and tasty. This recipe just works.

Provided by knitkat

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup chopped red onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 potatoes, cut into cubes
4 carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 parsnips, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 Macintosh apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the chicken in the hot oil until it has begun to brown. Add the bay leaves, salt, thyme, black pepper, caraway seeds, red onion, garlic, celery, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, apples, chicken stock, apple cider, and cider vinegar to the pot. There should be enough liquid to just cover the vegetables. If not, add more chicken stock to cover the vegetables.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and garnish with the parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1210.7 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

APPLE CIDER BEEF STEW



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Cubed stew beef combines with apples and apple cider to create a simple and sweet meal for the whole family to enjoy! Serve with a hearty, crusty bread.

Provided by CHARLESTONCSA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups apple cider
¾ cup water
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 large bay leaf
4 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
2 onions, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large McIntosh apple, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Toss beef cubes in the flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef cubes on all sides. Combine browned meat, apple cider, water, and cider vinegar in the pot and bring it to a boil. Add bay leaf; reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
  • Stir in carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and apple and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 891.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER BEEF STEW



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It's especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and Nebraska's apple orchards start selling fresh apple cider. This entree's subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews. We enjoy it with biscuits and slices of apple and cheddar cheese. -Joyce Glaesemann, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups apple cider or juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Add the cider, broth, vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. , Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS



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I came up with this recipe one fall when I had an abundance of apple cider. Adding some to a down-home classic was a delectable decision. -Margaret Sumner-Wichmann, Questa, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 pounds), skin removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or juice
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken. , Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes. Increase heat to 425°. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter into 12 mounds onto hot broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes. Cover and bake until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 1548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your stew a more complex flavor. Good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Don't peel the apples. The skin adds flavor and nutrients to the stew.
  • Season the stew well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Cook the stew slowly. This will allow the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Apple cider chicken stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.

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