Creating Classic Chicken and Veggie Stew is easy and straightforward. Follow these simple steps to achieve this incredible dish:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, washing and chopping as necessary to have everything ready.
2. Heat Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Brown the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the pot, season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.
6. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Add Potatoes and Bay Leaf: Once boiling, add the cubed potatoes and bay leaf. Reduce heat to a simmer.
8. Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
9. Add Peas: In the final 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the green peas.
10. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
11. Serve: Remove the bay leaf, and ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

These straightforward steps guarantee a delightful experience while creating your Classic Chicken and Veggie Stew.