Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2

Heat an oven proof pot over a medium heat. Add oil and sear the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes until light brown and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once done transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and keep aside.

Step 3

To the same pot add garlic and onion and cook for 2- 3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.

Step 4

Add in the carrot chunks and celery; cook for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Sprinkle flour and mix it with the veggies. Add tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme and chicken broth. Stir until everything comes together. (Check for salt in this stage)

Step 6

Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the veggies and then bake for 40 minutes while covered.

Step 7

Remove the lid and add the potatoes and bake again for 40- 45 minutes without lid until the potatoes and chicken are cooked through and golden brown.

Step 8

Serve the chicken stew while it is still warm along with some bread slices on the sides.