Chicken Stew In Crock Pot Recipe With Chicken Breasts
Description
This simple and delicious chicken stew in a crock pot with chicken breasts is a great option for busy days. It’s hearty, comfort food that will warm you up from the inside out. The slow-cooked chicken stew is full of tender chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas in a flavorful broth. It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare, and you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.
Prep Time
This easy stew takes a total of 5 minutes to prep. The ingredients need to be diced and chopped, and once that’s done, the crockpot does the rest of the work.
Cook Time
The stew will cook in the crock pot for 8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high. The longer it cooks, the more tender the chicken will be.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to the crock pot, starting with the chicken breasts. Then add the diced onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the top of the ingredients. Stir everything together, making sure the chicken breasts are covered with the liquid. Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
Once the stew is done, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with a fork. Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir. Add salt to taste, and serve the stew with crusty bread and a green salad.
Equipment
You will need a 6-quart or larger slow cooker or crock pot to make this stew.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of vegetables in this recipe to suit your taste. You can also substitute different vegetables, such as corn, green beans, or mushrooms. If you like your stew a bit thicker, you can mix together 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, and add it to the crock pot during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Potassium: 1035 mg
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Vitamin A: 4987 IU
- Vitamin C: 17 mg
- Calcium: 57 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Recipe Tips
This recipe is a great base for adding your favorite vegetables or spices. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes or a bay leaf for extra flavor. Serve the stew over cooked rice or noodles, or with a side of crusty bread. The stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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