What is a quick way to make a basic chicken stew?

first of all cut chick4en into parts if whole. put in a large pan cover with water and lots of salt. while cooking add cut up in bite size pieces celery onoin and carrots a few. when its all cooked bone the chicken save broth and vegetables add acouple of potatoes cut into bite pieces cook ijn broth its good if you have parsley dried or fresh put into broth chopped when add the rest of the boned chicken and vegies last you can add some canned peas than use cornstarch to thicken put about two tbls. of cornstarch in a cup of water mix well stir into soup than bring soup up to a boil and it will thicken as it boils if you need more cornstarch do the same. also don't forget to add pepper and if needed salt enjoy April