
This comforting bowl starts with a rich homemade broth built from bone-in chicken thighs simmered slowly with onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, so every spoonful carries deep, savory flavor without relying on anything from a can. Tender carrots and celery cook right in that broth, soaking up the aromatics before the chicken is shredded and folded back in for a satisfying, protein-packed bite. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley brightens the whole pot and keeps things tasting fresh rather than heavy. It's the kind of simple, vegetable-forward, herb-driven cooking that lines up naturally with a Mediterranean way of eating — lean poultry, real broth, and plenty of produce doing the heavy lifting. Nothing about it feels like diet food, either; it's warm, brothy, and deeply nourishing, the kind of bowl you want on a chilly night. Easy to make ahead and reheat, it's a reliable addition to a Mediterranean diet rotation.
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Combine the chicken thighs, chicken broth, water, halved onion, smashed garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer.
Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part not touching bone and is cooked through with no pink remaining. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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