🥣 Nourishing Chicken Pot Pie Stew (with Meat Stock)

“He fills the hungry with good things…” — Psalm 107:9

Dear friend,

Sometimes healing looks like deep journaling or early bedtime routines…And sometimes it looks like standing in your kitchen with a wooden spoon and a bubbling pot of soup that feels like a hug from the inside out. 🤍

This recipe was born out of one of those slower days—when I had leftover roast chicken and wanted something both nourishing and comforting. Something that would feed the body and the soul. And that’s exactly what this stew does.

It’s rich in minerals and flavor, grounded in healing ingredients, and simple enough to throw together on a busy evening. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up that last bit of roast chicken or leftover veggies in the fridge. 🙌🏼

Let’s make a meal that reminds your body it's safe now.

4–6 generous servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 2–3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

• 2–3 tbsp butter (or avocado oil or olive oil)

• 1 small shallot or ½ onion, finely diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2–3 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1–2 small potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or red work great)

• Optional: 1 small zucchini, ½ cup peas, or summer squash

• 2–3 cups chicken meat stock (see this post for how to make it)

• 1 cup cream or whole milk (sub coconut milk for dairy-free)

• 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch powder (or flour of choice) to thicken

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

🌿 Herbs & Spices That Make It Magical:

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp sage

• ½ tsp turmeric (optional, but anti-inflammatory!)

• ¼ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp parsley (fresh or dried)

• Dash of nutmeg (trust me—it’s the pot pie secret!)

• Optional: a small bay leaf while simmering (remove before serving)

  
  

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics:In a large pot, melt the butter (or warm oil) over medium heat. Add the shallot or onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.

2. Add potatoes and optional veggies: Stir in the diced potatoes and any optional veggies like zucchini, peas, or summer squash. Cook for 2–3 minutes to begin softening.

3. Add meat stock and simmer: Pour in the meat stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

4. Add chicken and cream: Stir in the cooked chicken and your choice of cream, whole milk, or coconut milk. Let everything simmer gently together for another 5–10 minutes.

5. Add herbs and spices: Stir in thyme, sage, paprika, parsley, nutmeg, turmeric (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. You can add a bay leaf at this stage, just remember to remove it before serving.

6. Optional thickening: If you’d like a thicker stew, mix arrowroot powder or tapioca starch with a few tablespoons of cool water or milk to make a slurry. Stir this into the stew and let it simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens.

7. Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot or allow to cool and store as a freezer meal.

   
   

   

   
   

🥖 Optional Pairings:

• Gluten-free flatbread for dipping

• A small bowl of fermented veggies or sauerkraut on the side

• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top for extra richness

  
  

✨ Why This Meal Heals

This isn’t just comfort food — it’s cellular nourishment in a bowl.

• 🥩 Meat stock supports gut lining, digestion, skin, joints, and immune health

• 🥕 Carrots + potatoes provide prebiotic starch and natural fiber

• 🧈 Butter or olive oil support hormone health and satiety

• 🥣 Chicken gives your body the amino acids it needs for repair

• 🧂 Herbs and spices help reduce inflammation and boost absorption

• 🥛 Cream or coconut milk add healthy fat that keeps you grounded and full

  
  

This is what I call a fully nourished meal — warm, grounding, and easy to digest.It’s not about rules or macros… it’s about nourishing your body like you love it. And you’re allowed to start here.

📖 Want More Meals Like This?

If this stew made you feel warm, seen, and full — I’ve created a full digital cookbook with meals just like it.The Fully Nourished Digital Cookbook is simple, affordable, and full of healing meals for everyday life.

And if you’re ready to go deeper into how to rebuild your rhythms, your meals, and your glow from the inside out…I created the 30-Day Glow-Up Reset Challenge just for that.

You’ll receive:

• 🥗 Daily encouragement and nourishing lifestyle shifts

• 🎥 A video message from me every day to keep you going

• 📖 A printable wellness tracker + digital workbook

• ✝️ A faith-rooted approach to true healing

  
  

  

  You can start whenever you’re ready. I’ll walk with you every step of the way.

And if you're craving something even deeper, my new book Becoming God’s Daughter is a gentle invitation into healing, identity, and purpose—rooted in the Father’s love.

Friend, healing doesn’t have to be hard or harsh.Sometimes it begins with a warm bowl of stew, a few quiet moments, and a deep breath that says, I’m allowed to begin again.

With grace and goodness,

Lea 🤍