One of my favorite comfort foods on a cold, snowy day here in New Hampshire is this chicken stew. Not only is it delicious, it is made in the crockpot. It is ideal for those busy days when you wish you could walk in the door and have dinner all ready and waiting for you.
Chicken Stew
1/2 C all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite size pieces)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 sm package mushrooms, cut mushrooms in half or thirds
2 tsp dried crushed rosemary
2 C chicken stock (double if you prefer soup to stew)
1 C frozen peas
This recipe is adapted from one I found in "Woman's Day Slow Cooking" magazine. It requires a little effort to put together, but the time is well worth it. Enjoy!!
Put carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms and rosemary in crockpot.
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in large zip lock bag. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, and cook until brown on
all sides, 8-10 mins.
Set chicken on top of vegetables in crockpot.
Pour 1/2 C chicken stock into skillet and cook over medium high heat, scraping any brown bits
from pan. Pour pan juices into crock pot, along with remaining stock.
Cover and cook on High for 4-6 hours or Low for 8-10 hours. Add peas last hour.
Beef Stew
Same recipe except:
Replace chicken with stew beef or steak tips.
Replace chicken stock with beef stock.
Replace rosemary with 1/2 rosemary 1/2 thyme
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Hi Sharon,
That looks absolutely yummy! I think you have just solved the problem of what to have for dinner tonight!
Thank you.
Steve
Hi there Sharon just checking in on you and I see your busy cooking good for the family! Hope all is well.
Good grief, Sharon, now I can't use the excuse "I don't have any recipes for my Crock-pot" . It's not cold here in Florida, but doesn't matter. I'm hungry!!!
I have duty tomorrow and that looks wonderful to be what's for dinner when I get home. I need to make a quick trip by the store before I go home today.
Steve: It is very good, and the beef version is very good too. Let me know what you think after you make it!
Cynthia: How nice! Thanks for stopping in! I wish I could offer you some stew!
Kathy: You can't use weather for an excuse either...I make this in the summer sometimes too. It is a wonderful thing to come home to dinner that is ready to serve! And an extra bonus: the house smells wonderful!
Tammy: As stated above, it is a little time consuming peeling the carrots, slicing everything, and browning the meat. It is all worth the effort though! Give yourself enough time for preparation and come dinner time, you won't be sorry you did!
I will be making this one real soon! Thanks Sharon!
Debra: Great! Hope you love the recipe as much as I do!
Well I've printed it off so I guess I'm committed ;).
Thanks Sharon. It's cold in Burlington Ontario too!
Sharon -- I guess I'd better get a crockpot so I can give this great-looking recipe a try!
Easy and delicious. Doesn't get any better than that!
Hey Sharon thanks for the offer, it looks good except for the carcass in it...being a vegetarian I'll omit the meat! Nothing like soup or stew for these chilly days. Not long ago it was colder here in GA than Fairbanks Alaska, yikes! Imagine that.
Are you still doing the dairy free thing? I wouldn't be able to survive happily without dairy:(
Janice: That's the spirit! Let me know how it turns out!
Maureen: If you get one, let me know and I will send you some more great crockpot recipes.
Will: It can really save the day when I know I have a late schedule and won't feel like cooking when I get home.
Cynthia: Sorry about the carcass! I'm sure you must have wonderful "meat free" recipes. I am for the most part dairy free. I will occasionally have cheese or something with dairy in it. I found a dairy free ice cream I love. It's made with coconut milk and it really is very good.
I am so excited. I have been thinkng about things to do with chicken in the crock pot and this really fits the bill. Thanks - I can't wait to try it!
Sheila: Let me know what you think when you make it. I love it, hope you do too!
Sharon, I'm just learning to use my crock pot. My trouble has been finding recipes that were also healthy. Lot a bad stuff out there. THis fits the bill. AND it's snowing this weekend so comfort food is called for. :)
Connie: I'm very excited that you are going to try out the recipe! Please let me know how you like it.
This is a great looking recipe. We are having the type of day today that is perfect for stew. I just might try this out.
Stacey-Ann: I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Well now you know what's for dinner at my house tomorrow! Can you clarify the quantity of chicken for me???
Janna: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. (Approx. 1 1/3 lb. package) It's about 3 or 4 aplit breasts. I hope this answers your question.