Slow Cooker Fall Chicken Stew
This slow cooker chicken stew features tender chunks of chicken simmered with sliced apples, potatoes, and warm spices, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. The ingredients meld together through slow cooking, resulting in a thick, comforting stew with a rich aroma and fall-inspired appearance.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks
- 2 large apples sliced into wedges
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
Instructions
- Season the chicken chunks with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced apples and cubed potatoes to the slow cooker around the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is partially submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Let it cook for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Once cooking is complete, gently stir the stew to combine the ingredients and check the seasoning, adjusting if needed.
- Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the hearty, fragrant dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 900mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg