Down South Crock Pot Chicken Stew 🍲
Description: I’ve taken a classic beef stew recipe and given it a delightful twist with succulent chicken. This down-home favorite is a breeze to whip up, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Serve it piping hot alongside some freshly baked rolls or flaky biscuits for a meal that’ll warm you from the inside out.
Cook Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken breast |
| 1/3 cup | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper |
| 2 1/2 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1/2 tsp | Paprika |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Russet potatoes |
| 1 | Yukon gold potatoes |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 1 cup | Green beans (optional) |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 369.5
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 72.6mg
- Sodium: 1188.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.3g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Protein: 30.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in the crockpot.
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Coat with Flour Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, stirring well to ensure all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Crush the garlic clove and add it to the pot along with the bay leaf. Sprinkle in the paprika. Dice the carrots, russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, onion, and celery stalks, then add them to the crockpot, stirring everything together until well combined.
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Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender.
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Add Green Beans (Optional): About an hour before serving, add the green beans to the crockpot, allowing them to cook until they’re tender but still have a slight crunch.
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Serve: Once the stew is cooked to perfection, ladle it into bowls and serve hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this down-home chicken stew with your favorite bread on the side.
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk towards the end of cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Enjoy your hearty Down South Crock Pot Chicken Stew, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends! 🥘🍗
