It’s-going-to-be-OK chicken stew
A gentle, creamy, midweek chicken dinner
This is exactly what you need for those days that go off course. Unlike most stews, which need hours to simmer away, this one comes together quickly. You can dress it up with extra vegetables or flavours, but I love it just the way it is – gentle and uncomplicated. Since peeling and chopping garlic is my least favourite kitchen task, I smash the cloves in their skins and toss them in to gently perfume the stew, plucking the skins out before serving. Feel free to peel and finely chop your garlic cloves if you have more patience than I do.