Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with red potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs in a garlic-infused Parmesan sauce. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, this stew is rich in flavor and ideal for serving with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 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 and 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
- Combine 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 into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare and add liquid 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 chicken breasts: 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; smaller potato pieces can reduce the cooking time.
- Shred chicken and finish stew: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker, then 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 as necessary.
- Serve: Serve the stew immediately while hot. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, enhancing the creamy garlicky flavors.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add an additional tablespoon of corn starch mixed with a little water towards the end of cooking.
- Frozen peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness; you can substitute with fresh peas when in season.
- Using low sodium broth helps control the overall saltiness; adjust salt to taste at the end.
- Cutting potatoes smaller can reduce the cooking time if you’re short on time.
- Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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