Old Fashioned Chicken Stew with Root Vegetables and Cream - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 4-pound whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (legs, thighs, and breasts), backbone discarded
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, as needed for browning
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh curly parsley, plus additional leaves for garnish