Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe with Savory Turkey Bacon Delights
A delicious and hearty slow cooker chicken stew recipe with the savory twist of turkey bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- 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
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken thighs, chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken Stew, Turkey Bacon