Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew filled with tender chicken, red potatoes, carrots, and flavored with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal.
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)
Seasonings & Broth
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Thickening & Dairy
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Protein & Extras
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables and Seasonings: Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and stir to mix.
- Prepare Broth Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and corn starch until smooth, then add this mixture along with the heavy cream to the slow cooker.
- Add Chicken: Add the chicken breasts on top and press them down slightly into the liquid so they’re submerged.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker. To reduce cooking time, use smaller potato pieces.
- Shred Chicken and Add Final Ingredients: Remove chicken from slow cooker and chop or shred it, then stir it back in along with frozen peas and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: Serve the stew immediately, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- This stew can also be made on the stovetop by simmering all ingredients except the cream, cornstarch, and Parmesan until potatoes are tender, then stirring in the cream, cornstarch, and Parmesan and cooking until thickened.
- If using salted broth, reduce the added salt to 1 teaspoon to prevent over-salting.
- Cut potatoes smaller to shorten cooking time in the slow cooker.
- The optional peas add a pop of color and extra nutrition, but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
