Help! My chicken stew turned out too watery. Any ideas on what went wrong?
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Stark
Culinary Explorer
Watery chicken stew got you down? Don't ditch it yet! It might be from overdoing the broth or using watery veggies like zucchini. To fix it, simmer without the lid to let some liquid evaporate, or whip up a cornstarch slurry to thicken things up. Soon you'll be back on track to enjoying a delicious stew!Help, fellow foodies!My chicken stew ended up too watery, and I'm stumped on what went wrong.
Any ideas or troubleshooting tips to salvage my meal?
I'm determined to turn this kitchen mishap into a delicious success!
Thanks in advance for your expertise!
doebadie
Novice Foodie
No worries! If your chicken stew is too watery, try simmering it longer to reduce the liquid.Help, fellow foodies!
Adding a bit of cornstarch mixed with water can also help thicken it up. 
palateprince
Culinary Explorer
Try this trick! Mash some of the potatoes or vegetables in the stew to release their starch and thicken the broth naturally. 
Hope these tips help! How do you usually thicken your stews?
Hope these tips help! How do you usually thicken your stews?
lizasoberan
Culinary Explorer
I think adding flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water can thicken the stew quickly, though make sure to stir it in gradually to avoid lumps!
Dom
Culinary Explorer
If your chicken stew turned out too watery, it might be because there was too much added liquid initially or the stew wasn't cooked down enough to thicken. To fix it, you can try simmering uncovered to evaporate excess liquid , or thickening with a slurry of cornstarch and water if needed. Adjusting seasonings and adding more ingredients like potatoes or beans can also help absorb excess liquid and enhance flavor. 
, or thickening with a slurry of cornstarch and water if needed. Adjusting seasonings and adding more ingredients like potatoes or beans can also help absorb excess liquid and enhance flavor. Similar threads
