Fall Apple Cider Stew over Mashed Potatoes
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Fall Apple Cider Stew over creamy mashed potatoes. This comforting dish features tender chicken thighs, sweet tart apples, and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich apple cider sauce. Topped generously over fluffy mashed potatoes, it’s the perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups pure apple cider
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the apples and vegetables. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 8 minutes.
- Stir in chopped apples and apple cider; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- If desired, thicken the stew by mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the pot; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Serve the stew generously over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg