Quick & Cozy Chicken And Kale Stew

Ingredients

• 3 fresh bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large sprig fresh sage
• 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2 in (3 cm) pieces
• 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 (1 1/4 cm) in rounds
• 3 large cloves garlic, smashed
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, plus more for serving
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
• 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 2 ½ cups small red potato, quartered
• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and torn into 2 in (5 cm) pieces
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving