Creamy Chicken Stew

Want a hearty alternative to traditional stew? Try this easy-to-make Creamy Chicken Stew recipe, a meal the entire family will love. Add sliced carrots, onion, frozen peas, cubed chicken thighs and Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix with Rice and then serve over freshly baked biscuits to create a creamy, hearty meal.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  cup  baby carrots
• 1  cup  sliced celery, 1-inch pieces
• 1  cup  cubed onion, 1-inch pieces
• 4  cups water
• 1 (7 ounce) package  ZATARAIN'S® Spanish Rice
• 1  cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until vegetables begin to softened.
2. Stir in water and Rice Mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve over biscuits, if desired.