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slow cooker filled with garlic parmesan chicken stew.

Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 294cal
Author: Ashley Fehr
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!
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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)
  • 1½ teaspoon salt*
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • ⅓ 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

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