Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken breasts, red potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan broth. This easy-to-make stew slowly cooks all ingredients together for a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Seasonings & Herbs
- 1½ teaspoon salt*
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids & Dairy
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Protein
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and seasoning: Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine evenly.
- Mix broth and cornstarch: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth and cornstarch until smooth, then pour this mixture into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream. Stir gently to distribute.
- Add the chicken: Nestle the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables and press them down slightly into the liquid to ensure they’re submerged.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the potatoes and chicken are tender and fully cooked. Note that cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker’s temperature; cutting potatoes smaller can reduce cooking time.
- Shred and combine: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the frozen peas and shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir well to incorporate and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread for dipping to enjoy the creamy broth fully.
Notes
- This stew is a cozy and comforting dish perfect for cold days or when you crave a hearty meal.
- It’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you want a hands-off cooking method.
- Using low sodium broth helps control the saltiness, but always taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- The optional peas add a pop of color and sweetness, but you can omit them if preferred.
- For quicker cooking, cut potatoes smaller to reduce overall time needed in the slow cooker.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious creamy garlic parmesan broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 365 grams
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 817 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
