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Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew

Healthy Fact of the Day

This stew is naturally low in fat while high in protein and vegetables, providing complete nutrition in one pot. Searing the chicken first adds depth of flavor without extra calories, while the slow cooking keeps everything tender and nutritious.
Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew

Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew

Recipe by Daily Disher

Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew features tender shredded chicken with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a flavorful herb-infused broth, thickened to perfection.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.5 from 4 votes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

6

hours 
Calories

250

kcal

6

hours 

20

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts

    • 4 cups chicken broth

    • 2 cups diced potatoes

    • 1 cup sliced carrots

    • 1 cup diced onions

    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

    • 0.25 cup cold water

    Directions

    • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
    • Add chicken to the crockpot along with chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
    • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
    • Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into the stew to thicken.
    • Continue to cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir well before serving to combine flavors.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew is pure comfort food that happens to be incredibly good for you, bringing together lean chicken breast with wholesome vegetables in a fragrant herb-infused broth. Searing the chicken first creates a beautiful golden crust that adds depth to the stew, while the slow cooker does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into tender, flavorful comfort. The vegetables cook until perfectly soft, the chicken shreds effortlessly, and a simple cornstarch slurry creates that signature stew thickness—making this a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s both nourishing and deeply satisfying.

    4.5 from 4 votes

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