Crock pot Chicken Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot Chicken Stew
Description
The Crock pot Chicken Stew recipe brings together chicken breasts, diced onion, celery, carrots, and russet potatoes simmered for hours in a flavorful broth with bay leaf, garlic, thyme, and poultry seasoning. The slow cooking on low heat allows the chicken to become tender enough to shred easily, blending well with the vegetables. Thickening the stew at the end with a cornstarch and water mix gives it a smooth, hearty consistency. Garnishing with parsley provides a fresh note that complements the stew's earthiness.
This stew can be served as a filling main course, providing a warming meal especially suitable for cooler days. The combination of familiar vegetables and seasonings makes it adaptable to many preferences and family meals.
Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and can stay fresh for up to 5-6 days, making it convenient for multiple meals without losing quality. Stirring in the cornstarch slurry halfway through finishing ensures the stew thickens evenly without clumps.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 4 carrot peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 russet potato peeled and diced into small bite-sized pieces, medium
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon corn starch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 Tablespoon parsley for topping, chopped
Instructions
- Throw everything in the crock pot except the corn starch.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is falling apart.
- Shred the chicken.
- Meanwhile, stir together the corn starch and water in a cup.
- Stir into the crock pot. And stir in the chicken.
- Cook for another 30 minutes and serve with fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days to maintain freshness.
- Mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding to the stew to prevent lumps during thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1125mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 900mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6816IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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