Slow Cooker Chicken & Bean Stew | Easy Slow Cooker / Crock Pot Recipe | MOLCS Easy Recipes

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more economical and can be prepared in bulk.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chicken thighs to the pot; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and add canned beans; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Remove chicken thighs, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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