Slow-Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew (Cooking for 2)

Health score
21%
Slow-Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew (Cooking for 2)
395 min.
2
377kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Slow-Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew, perfect for two! This comforting dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner. Imagine coming home after a long day to the warm, inviting aroma of tender chicken and fresh vegetables simmering away in your slow cooker.

The combination of baby-cut carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, and crisp snap pea pods creates a colorful medley that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Enhanced with fragrant dried thyme and a touch of heavy cream, this stew transforms into a creamy, rich delight that will leave you wanting more. Plus, with just a few simple steps, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day.

With a total cooking time of around 395 minutes, this dish is perfect for those who appreciate the art of slow cooking. Each serving is a hearty 377 calories, making it a wholesome option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether you’re looking to impress a loved one or simply treat yourself, this creamy herbed chicken stew is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your slow cooker and let’s get started on this delicious journey!

Ingredients

  • cup baby carrots 
  •  yukon gold potatoes cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup celery sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 0.8 cup chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 0.5 cup snow peas 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream (heavy)
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place carrots, potato, onion and celery in 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle half of the thyme, the salt and pepper over vegetables in slow cooker.
  3. Place chicken on vegetables.
  4. Pour broth over top.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and vegetables are tender.
  6. Add pea pods; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  7. Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker to serving bowl, using slotted spoon. Cover with aluminum foil; keep warm. Increase cooker to high heat setting.
  8. Mix whipping cream, flour and remaining thyme; stir into liquid in cooker. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  9. Pour over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein28.8%
Fat37.96%
Carbs33.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
147.38
Glycemic Load
15.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.263478362042%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.37mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.84mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.41kcal
18.87%
Fat:15.92g
24.49%
Saturated Fat:8.1g
50.61%
Carbohydrates:31.37g
10.46%
Net Carbohydrates:26.16g
9.51%
Sugar:6.98g
7.75%
Cholesterol:143.11mg
47.7%
Sodium:648.36mg
28.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.18g
54.37%
Vitamin A:9641.44IU
192.83%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.55%
Selenium:30.58µg
43.68%
Vitamin C:35.96mg
43.59%
Vitamin B3:8.46mg
42.31%
Phosphorus:329.85mg
32.98%
Potassium:955.27mg
27.29%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.34%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.02%
Vitamin B5:2.23mg
22.29%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.44%
Vitamin K:22µg
20.96%
Fiber:5.21g
20.84%
Iron:3.26mg
18.09%
Folate:69.21µg
17.3%
Magnesium:66.93mg
16.73%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.95%
Copper:0.28mg
14.14%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.18%
Calcium:88.02mg
8.8%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.41%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%