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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew is a healthy and hearty meal, perfect for easy preparation in your crockpot.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 646 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 thighs boneless chicken
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 small-medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 12 pieces baby potatoes left whole or cut in half
  • 1.75 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed with side of knife
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 0.25 cup water just before serving
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar just before serving
  • chopped parsley to serve
  • bread to serve

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker

  • Toss chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, wine, fennel seeds, salt, and rosemary into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on the lowest setting for 4-6 hours.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cook time, combine the corn starch with the water and mix until no lumps remain, and add to the slow cooker along with the balsamic vinegar.
  • Turn heat to high, and cook for 30 additional minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Transfer chicken thighs to a clean bowl and shred with two forks or an electric hand mixer. Return to the stew and mix in.
  • Remove the rosemary and serve.

To Assemble Ahead and Freeze

  • In a heavy-duty gallon sized freezer bag, combine all ingredients except the water/cornstarch/balsamic vinegar. Make sure to leave the baby potatoes whole.
  • Remove as much air as possible and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw completely before cooking as directed above.

Notes

Serve with a crusty baguette, or fresh focaccia.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batchCalories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 2336mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3890IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 5mg
Keyword crockpot, Easy Recipe, Healthy, Hearty, slow cooker, Tuscan Chicken Stew
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