Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew featuring tender chicken breasts, potatoes, carrots, and peas simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan broth. This easy-to-make stew is perfect for a cozy family meal, requiring minimal prep and delivering rich flavors after slow cooking.
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 & Spices
- 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 Slow Cooker Base: Place the cut 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 to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Mix Broth and Cornstarch: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Add Chicken: Nestle the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, pressing them down slightly into the liquid and vegetable mixture to ensure they are fully submerged.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker. For faster cooking, cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.
- Shred Chicken and Add Finishing Touches: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and chop or shred them into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add the frozen peas (if using), and stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the stew immediately. For an optimal experience, pair with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- This stew offers a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal hands-on time.
- If you want to speed up cooking, dice the potatoes smaller to reduce the slow cooker time.
- Frozen peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to preference after cooking, especially if using salted broth.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic parmesan broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 365 grams
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 817 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
