Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Delve into the delicious world of slow cooking with this hearty chicken stew featuring turkey bacon for a smoky flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, turkey bacon, chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir back into the stew.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a bit of cold water and stir into the stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken stew, turkey bacon, comfort food