Description
This creamy, hearty, and flavorful slow cooker white wine chicken stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly months. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich herb-infused broth, it’s a perfect hug-in-a-bowl. Serve with crackers, cornbread, or biscuits for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
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Seasonings:
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Optional:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Chop the vegetables and mince the garlic.
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Layer the Ingredients:
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the chicken thighs or breasts on top of the vegetables.
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Season and Add Liquid:
- Sprinkle the dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Add the bay leaf.
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Cook in Slow Cooker:
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
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Add Creaminess (Optional):
- Stir in the coconut milk or heavy cream for a creamy consistency. Let the stew cook for an additional 15 minutes on low.
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Finish and Serve:
- Remove the bay leaf, then ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or biscuits.
Notes
- Substitute white wine with additional chicken broth if desired.
- For a thicker stew, mash a few potato pieces or add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the final cooking stage.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of stew
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg