Slow Cooker Poor Man Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Poor Man Chicken Stew transforms bone-in chicken, potatoes, and carrots into a rich, golden broth with almost no effort. It is a comforting, budget-friendly meal made for easy set-it-and-forget-it cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 to 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces Such as legs, thighs, or a cut-up whole chicken; skin on or off
- 2 pounds russet or yellow potatoes Peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 pound carrots Peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt Or to taste; start with 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper Depending on preference
- 4 to 6 cups water Enough to just cover the chicken and vegetables
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks about 1 1/2 inches wide, then peel the carrots and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Put the potato chunks in the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer, then scatter the carrots over the potatoes.
- Arrange the bone-in chicken pieces over the vegetables in as close to a single layer as possible.
- Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in 4 to 6 cups of water, using just enough to cover the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, until the chicken is very tender and the potatoes and carrots are soft but still holding their shape; use completely thawed chicken rather than frozen chicken.
- When the stew is done, check that the chicken has reached at least 165°F in the thickest part.
- Taste the broth and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the stew into wide bowls, making sure each bowl gets chicken, potatoes, carrots, and plenty of golden broth; serve the chicken on the bone or gently pull the meat from the bones and stir it back in.
Notes
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in shallow containers within 2 hours. Store the broth with the chicken and vegetables for 3 to 4 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated leftovers on the stove over medium-low heat until steaming hot or in covered bowls in the microwave; add a splash of water if the broth has thickened.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal
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