Ingredients
– 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 2 cups diced potatoes
– 1 cup diced carrots
– 1 cup diced celery
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating your Slow Cooker White Chicken Stew is a breeze if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
3. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
4. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Season the Stew: Sprinkle in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir again to ensure even distribution.
6. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, depending on your schedule.
7. Add Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
8. Make it Creamy: If you prefer a creamy stew, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Stir this mixture into the stew before serving.
9. Taste and Adjust: Check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
10. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
These straightforward steps will guide you to create a satisfying and delicious stew that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g