Recipe of Super Quick Homemade Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes is 4 to 6 servings. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes using 17 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

Asked the hubs what kind of chicken he wanted for dinner last night, and he said, "Something Mediterranean-ish." ;)

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes:

1. 3 pounds chicken pieces (I like bone-in, skin on)
2. 2 teaspoons salt
3. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4. 1.5 Tablespoons flour
5. 1 Tablespoon oil
6. 1 onion, cut into 1/2" wide slices
7. 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
8. 3 fresh tomatoes, cut into sixths
9. 1 bay leaf
10. 1 Tablespoon dried oregano (or 2 to 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh)
11. 2 cups unsalted liquid (any combo of water, dry white wine, or chicken or veg stock)
12. 12 olives
13. 2 Tablespoons olive brine
14. zest of half a lemon (optional)
15. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
16. 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch cubes
17. chopped fresh parsley for finishing

Steps to make Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes

1. Season chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and then dust on both sides with the flour.
2. Preheat pot to medium high, add oil, then brown chicken, 4 to 5 minutes a side, or until each side is golden brown.
   
   Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 3 minutes until onion turns translucent.
   
   Then add tomatoes, bay, oregano, and lemon zest, give it a stir, and let the herbs bloom for a minute or so.
4. Add the chicken back along with olives, olive brine, liquid (stock or water).
   
   Give it a gentle stir and adjust salt seasoning if needed.
   
   Turn heat down to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add potatoes and try to submerge them as under the liquid as much as you can.
   
   You might like to add another 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to lend a little extra seasoning for the potatoes.
   
   Simmer, with lid askew for another 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley (and maybe add a couple of lemon wedges for squeezing onto the chicken right before eating).
   
   Enjoy with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread. :)

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