Description
Hearty crockpot chicken stew combines classic comfort with simple preparation. Home cooks can savor warm, satisfying flavors with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups (300 g) diced potatoes
- 2 cups (280 g) baby carrots
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 ml) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker, generously seasoning with aromatic herbs and ground spices for deep flavor infusion.
- Uniformly distribute diced onions, minced garlic, roughly chopped carrots, and quartered potatoes around and over the chicken.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with rich chicken broth until smooth, creating a silky, creamy sauce that will gently envelop all ingredients.
- Delicately drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the surface to enhance moisture and add a subtle richness.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook at 200°F: select low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes fork-tender and vegetables reach perfect doneness.
- Once cooking completes, allow dish to rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and serve piping hot directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Prep chicken ahead by patting it dry to ensure better seasoning absorption and crispier exterior.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preference, keeping similar cooking times.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring salt levels during seasoning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace cream of mushroom soup with homemade cream sauce using cornstarch and milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg