This is a simplified version of several slow cooker recipes that is not only delicious but extremely simple to make. Like most of the soup/chili/stew recipes, I'm "cooking for two with leftovers".
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Notes: I left the mushrooms out of my version of this recipe. We have food allergies in the family so we never do mushrooms. I have listed them as optional. There was also a suggestion to add a drained can of diced tomatoes if you want a tomato based stew. Also included as an option.
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Simple Crock Pot Chicken Stew
The idea of a crock pot is to make your life easier. Not much is easier than this family pleasing stew. Using things you probably have on hand anyways, you spend about 10 to 15 minutes prep time and eat in 8 hours. This is a simplified version of several slow cooker recipes that is not only delicious but extremely simple to make. Like most of the soup/chili/stew recipes, I'm "cooking for two with leftovers".
Ingredients
3 skinless boneless chicken breast - about 2 pounds - trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes1 large onion - diced4 carrots, pealed and cut into 1 inch slices2 celery stalks diced4-5 potatoes, pealed and cut into 1 inch cubes8 oz. mushrooms, cleaned and halved-optional1 cup frozen corn2 - 14 oz cans chicken broth1 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes drained if you want a tomato based stew1 t celery seed1 t dry thyme1/2 t black pepper1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
1) Prepare veggies2) Clean, trim and then cube chicken3) Place all ingredients in crock pot except peas4) Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.5) Add peas 20-30 minutes prior to end of cooking
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 8 servingsUpdated
October 1 2011
DrDan
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Looks yummy!
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ReplyDeleteAnd this one too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat size crick pot do you use? It doesn't seem like much liquid is called for.
ReplyDeleteThis is a 6 1/2 qt. All Clad. I don't think it would fit in anything under 5 qt. The liquid is not much but you have the potatoes, meat and and veggies. I adds up.
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting a small crock pot series today with a 3 1/2 qt cooker and chicken noodle soup.
Can I use a 4qt crock pot for this?
ReplyDeleteI did, and it came out perfect! 4 hours on high.
DeleteI assume you mean a 4 qt. I tried to add it up and thought it was just about 4 qts. How full was it?
DeleteNot as written. This is a 6.5 qt. It is about 2/3 full. Generally a crock pot should be 1/2 to 2/3 full if possible. Cut it in half for the small crock pot.
ReplyDeleteI've been using this recipe for a few years and it's one of our favorites. I sear the chicken on both sides and don't cut it into pieces until the stew is finished cooking. Also, we prefer it without the tomatoes, so I'll add a little worcestershire sauce sometimes, as a little acidity really complements it. Thanks for postiing the recipe. The place where I originally saw (what looks identical) is no longer online. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I add a little flour and cold water at the end of cooking, and stir over the heat until thickened to form the gravy.
ReplyDeleteIt came, I thank, from one of the recipe sites. But I found the same identical recipe on many sites. My contribution was to simplify things and I changed from cups of the veggies to the 4 carrots or 2stalks of celery etc. The worcestershire sounds good and I think I will try the flour when I do this again.
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight... my 5 year old asked for seconds! Which is HUGE!!! Really good stuff! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorites. The 5 yr old actually eating second is good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this recipe today! Does anyone know how big a serving size is?
ReplyDeleteI'm going on memory but I believe the 8 severing are 12 -16 oz (1.5 to 2 cups). I don't do small servings... There is a lot.
ReplyDeleteOk thanks! I'm preparing it right now, we can't wait to try it!!
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