Flavorful Crock Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces sodium, while bouillon cubes are cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Add 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the crock pot.

Dice 2 stalks of celery and add to the crock pot with the chicken.

Peel and dice 4 carrots into larger pieces and add to the crock pot.

Dice 1 whole white onion into large pieces and add to the crock pot.

Peel and dice 2 russet potatoes into large pieces and add to the crock pot.

Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, and 1 bay leaf to the crock pot.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients in the crock pot.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily and potatoes are tender.

Cooking Techniques

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