Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for cozy meals. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with red potatoes, carrots, celery, and a blend of herbs in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce. The addition of peas and shredded Parmesan cheese at the end adds freshness and depth to this comforting stew.
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
- 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 seasonings: Place the cut red potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the sauce mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth and corn starch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream. Gently stir to incorporate the liquids with the vegetables and seasonings.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, pressing them gently into the creamy vegetable mixture to ensure they are submerged.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or until the potatoes and chicken are tender. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker temperature. Cutting the potatoes smaller can reduce cooking time.
- Shred the chicken and finish the stew: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and chop or shred them. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with the frozen peas and shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and allow the cheese to melt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the stew immediately while hot. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping, enhancing the creamy, garlicky flavors.
Notes
- Cutting the potatoes smaller can help reduce cooking time in the slow cooker.
- Frozen peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For thicker stew, mix an additional 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with cold broth and add it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully on the stovetop or microwave.
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