Description
Slow cooker chicken & vegetable stew is the perfect meal for a busy family. It's an easy dinner recipe that can be made in advance and left to cook while you're at work or running errands. The best part is that it's a healthy and hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
3 large celery stalks, chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
3 large carrots, cut in chunks
1½ lbs. tri-color potatoes, halved or quartered
2 whole bay leaves
1 t. dried thyme
1 t. dried rosemary
4 c. chicken stock, preferably organic
3 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season
with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken
is browned on all sides, approximately 6-8 minutes.
2. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and add the chopped celery, onion,
carrots, and potatoes. Top with the bay leaves, dried herbs, and chicken stock.
Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Remove lid and stir to
combine. Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasonings, as
desired, and serve immediately topped with some fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
