Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew Recipe
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts simmer with red potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce, enhanced with Italian herbs and a touch of cream. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering a warm, savory stew bursting with flavor, ideal served with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb red potatoes (cut into ½” pieces)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 rib celery (chopped)
- ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids & Thickeners
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Protein
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine the vegetables and seasonings: Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, and black pepper into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, and stir well to mix all ingredients.
- Prepare the broth mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium chicken or vegetable broth and cornstarch until smooth, then add this mixture along with the heavy cream to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken breasts: Nestle the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, pressing them gently into the liquid so they are mostly submerged.
- Slow cook the stew: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and chicken is fully cooked. Note that cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker’s temperature. For a shorter cook time, cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.
- Shred the chicken and add finishing touches: Remove the chicken breasts, chop or shred them finely, then stir them back into the slow cooker along with the frozen peas and shredded Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the stew immediately, ideally with crusty bread on the side, perfect for dipping into the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker stew, you can add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with broth before the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Frozen peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness to the stew.
- Cutting the potatoes smaller will reduce cook time and help them become tender more quickly.
- Use low sodium broth to control the salt content, and adjust seasoning at the end.
- This stew can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave and makes excellent leftovers.