Chicken Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    329 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

This easy slow cooker stew features delicious shredded chicken with tender veggies in a light tomato broth for a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying dish!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 trips Bacon chopped, thick-cut
  • 1 ½ cups onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups celery diced
  • 1 ½ cups carrot diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups baby red potato 1-inch cubes (about 1 ½ lbs, chopped
  • 1 – 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 3 cups water
  • 28 ounce diced tomatoes canned
  • 5 teaspoons chicken base or bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop all the produce. Set a large skillet on the stove top over medium heat.
  2. Add in the bacon. Stir and brown the bacon to release the bacon fat. Once the bacon is reddish-brown, stir in the diced onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are soft and silky.
  3. Move the sautéed vegetables to a large 6 quart slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Then add in the chopped red potatoes, water, diced tomatoes, chicken base, and all herbs and spices. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Cover and set on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  4. The stew is ready when the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the chicken breast with tongs. Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Then stir the shredded chicken back into the stew. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Want to mix things up? Consider adding frozen corn or okra, hot sauce, or additional herbs.
  • Want to mix things up? Consider adding frozen corn or okra, hot sauce, or additional herbs.
  • This is a wonderful meal for prepping, and the leftovers are delicious! Let the stew cool at room temperature before transferring it to an air-tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
  • It's a great recipe for making ahead and freezing leftovers. Transfer the cool stew to an airtight container. I suggest wrapping in a layer of aluminum foil for extra frost protection. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 554mg (23%) Potassium 658mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4377IU (88%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 554mg 23%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4377IU 88%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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