Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A hearty and delicious slow cooker chicken stew featuring turkey bacon for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery)
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add chopped vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir in the crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Consider using sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken Stew, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food