Foryoueats: Lemon Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large white onion, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 large carrots, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 celery stalks, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice