Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Bay leaf - 1
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Chicken broth - 2 cups
• Carrots - 2, chopped
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Button mushrooms - 1 cup, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Chicken thighs - 4, bone-in and skin-on

Instructions

1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the mushrooms, garlic, onion, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
6. Remove the bay leaf before serving.