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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew for Ultimate Comfort Food Joy

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, a perfect blend of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables that brings warmth and joy to family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Skinless for less fat
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sweet Vidalia onions for extra flavor
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust to preference
  • 3 cups Carrots Can swap for parsnips or sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes Russet potatoes as a substitute
  • 2 stalks Celery Stalks Substitute with fennel if desired
  • 1 tsp Salt Start with less and adjust
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Use cracked for more pungency
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Omit for vegetarian option
  • 2 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Or use fresh for an herbier taste
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 tbsp Poultry Seasoning
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by dicing the yellow onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces, and chopping the chicken breasts into cubes.
  2. Place the diced onions, carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Layer the bite-sized chicken pieces on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Stir well and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Carefully pour low-sodium chicken broth over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  7. Once the cooking time is up, taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove the bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair the stew with crusty bread or a light salad for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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