In an iron-cast pot melt the butter. (if you don’t have an iron-cast pot, just a regular one will work too).
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
Add chicken pieces to the butter with ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. On medium-high heat sear chicken pieces, just until the outside of the chicken is browned up.
2 lb chicken thighs,, black pepper,, salt,
Take out the chicken from the pot. Put potatoes into the pot and sear just until it starts beginning to golden.
4 Yukon potatoes,
Transfer chicken back to the pot with potatoes.
Add in chopped onion and sear for 2 minutes, stirring often.
1 onion,
Add in grated carrot, and stir in tomato paste.
1 carrot,, 1 Tbsp tomato paste
Fill pot with water, just enough to cover the potato and chicken.
4 quarts water,
Put on lowest heat, salt, and pepper to taste the water and close with a tight lid.
salt,, black pepper,
Slow cook for an hour.
Better to serve right away, enjoy!