Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew + Video

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

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This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is bound to be your new favorite winter comfort food! It’s hearty, creamy, cheesy and loaded with vegetables! The crockpot makes it an easy weeknight meal.

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Looking for more cozy crockpot meals? Check out my 15 Best Crockpot Meals or these easy Dump ‘n’ Go Slow Cooker recipes that are quick to prep but the whole family will love!

You guys.

I love hearty, creamy, winter comfort food. I can’t get enough.

I’ll eat soup and stew all year round, but there is just something so perfectly cozy about a big bowl of stew on a cold day. Especially one that cooks itself in the crockpot when you’re out in the cold!

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If you love a cozy crockpot full of soup, stew, or stoup as much as I do, you’ll also love this Crockpot Potato Soup, this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup and this Spinach Tortellini Soup.

Looking for a classic chicken stew? Try my Crockpot Chicken Stew!

Ingredients and substitutions for this Chicken Stew:

  • Chicken breasts: we always have a big stash of chicken breasts in the freezer so that’s what I use in most of my soups and stews. You can swap these for boneless, skinless chicken thighs or even precooked, chopped chicken if you have some on hand (maybe you made a big batch of this Crockpot Shredded Chicken?)
  • Vegetables: I stuck with classic vegetables in this stew, but you can leave some out if your family doesn’t enjoy them, or add in extra! The only thing you need to keep in mind is that some are best added at the beginning (the ones that take a long time to cook) and some are best added at the end, like green beans, frozen vegetables, chopped spinach or kale.
  • Seasoning: I kept my seasoning simple, but you can always scan your spice drawer for something that inspires you. Just keep your herbs and spices to things that go well with that tangy, salty Parmesan flavor.
  • Cream: Heavy cream will give you the thickest stew and richest flavor, but you can swap this out for any cream you have on hand (it will just be a little thinner, and not quite as rich). One of my favorite swaps for heavy cream in soups is evaporated milk, because I can stash a few cans in the cupboard and it is still thick and creamy.
  • Parmesan: If you’re concerned about the flavor of the Parmesan in this stew (first, who are you?!? Kidding 😉 ), start by adding a little, or leave it out of the stew and add it to each bowl individually. We love the flavor, but everyone has their preferences!
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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew

4.81 from 320 votes
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a cozy comfort food made with tender chicken, potatoes and veggies in a creamy garlic parmesan broth. It’s an easy, hearty dish that practically cooks itself and will have your family asking for seconds!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294cal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb red potatoes (cut into ½" pieces)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 rib celery (chopped)
  • ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • teaspoon salt*
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • cup heavy cream
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, salt, parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Whisk together the broth and corn starch and add into the slow cooker with the cream.
  • Add the chicken breasts and press down slightly into the liquid.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until potatoes are tender (this could longer depending on the temperature of your slow cooker — cutting them smaller will speed up cooking time).
  • Remove chicken breasts and chop or shred. Stir back into the slow cooker with the peas (if using) and Parmesan.
  • Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping (the best way!).

Notes

*I have cooked this stew on the stove top and it works just as well! If you’re in a hurry, simmer everything except cream, corn starch and Parmesan in a large pot until potatoes are tender. Combine cream and corn starch and stir into the pot with the Parmesan, continue cooking until thickened.
*If using salted broth, reduce the salt to 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 365grams | Calories: 294cal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5776IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Gabrielle Smith says

    I love those buttery little Yukon gold potatoes boiled, and the. smashed on a baking sheet and crisped up!

  2. Cindy A. says

    My favorite is potato soup with lots of crispy bacon and cheddar cheese. I wish I had a bowl right now! 🙂

  3. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I eat soup just about every week (even in the summer) as it’s one of my favorite foods, as are stews! This seriously looks SO good, Ashley! I love use my slow cooker for stews, especially in the winter, so this one is going on my menu soon. I LOVE the garlic parmesan flavors…just perfect!

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