Chicken Pumpkin Stew

Recipe Status: Every single one of my picky eaters loved this. High in fiber and vitamins too. WIN!

2 lbs chicken breast cut into small cubes

1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp each: Salt & Pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 carrots, sliced

2 celery ribs, sliced

4 cups chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1 tsp seasoning(s) of choice (thyme, rosemary, savory, etc.)

1 qt peeled, cubed pumpkin.

Place flour, salt & pepper in a gallon sized ziplock bag. Put the cubed meat in a few at a time and toss to coat. Cook chicken in oil/butter until browned on all sides. Add onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes more, until onions are transparent. Stir in broth, carrots, celery, seasonings & bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for an hour-ish. Add the pumpkin cubes and simmer for another 20-30 minutes, until the carrots & pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaf and enjoy!

*This can easily be converted to beef stew by using beef bullion and, obviously, stew meat. Next time, I think I'll add mushrooms as well. :)