Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
This slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The chicken is cooked until tender and the vegetables are soft and flavorful. The stew is seasoned with a simple blend of herbs and spices, and it is simmered until the flavors have had a chance to meld. Serve the stew with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
This recipe for slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew is based on a recipe that I found in an old cookbook. The cookbook was published in the 1950s, and the recipe was clearly written for a time when people had more time to cook. The original recipe called for the chicken to be browned in a skillet before being added to the slow cooker, and it also called for the vegetables to be chopped by hand. I have simplified the recipe to make it more convenient for modern cooks, but I have kept the essential elements of the dish the same. The result is a stew that is just as flavorful and comforting as the original, but it is much easier to make.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 240 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and serve.
  6. Eat your stew with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
Why It Works
  • The slow cooker is the perfect appliance for cooking stews. It allows the flavors to meld and develop over time, and it also ensures that the chicken is cooked through without becoming dry.
  • The combination of chicken and vegetables in this stew provides a good balance of protein and nutrients.
  • The simple blend of herbs and spices adds flavor to the stew without overpowering the natural flavors of the chicken and vegetables.