Skillet Chicken Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
3 Tbsp. butter
3 medium carrots
1 medium onion, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Coat chicken.
In a large skillet, melt butter.
Brown chicken.
Add onion and celery and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in potatoes and carrots.
Combine broth, thyme, ketchup and cornstarch.
Stir into skillet.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.