Slow Cooker Rustic Chicken and Vegetable Stew: A Homestyle Meal

Chicken and Vegetable Stew: A Nourishing & Effortless Slow-Cooked Dish

This chicken and vegetable stew is packed with flavorful herbs, warming spices, and tender chicken, making it the perfect dish for a cozy night in. There’s nothing better than a hearty, slow-cooked meal on a chilly day.

When winter arrives, slow cooking becomes a game-changer. This hearty chicken and vegetable stew is rich, comforting, and packed with nutrients. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to prepare—simply toss everything together the night before, switch on the slow cooker, and wake up to a deliciously fragrant meal.

Perfect for busy days, this stew can be stored in the fridge and reheated for a quick, satisfying dinner. The combination of tender chicken, warming spices, and creamy coconut makes it a wholesome, family-friendly favorite.

Here’s the Recipe for a Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 chicken thigh fillets, sliced into strips
• 2 parsnips, diced
• 200g celeriac, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons curry paste or curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground chili
• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 300ml chicken stock
• 200ml coconut cream
• Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)

Method

1. Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger in the same pan for about 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in the curry paste (or powder), turmeric, chili, salt, and pepper. Let the spices toast for a minute to release their full flavor.
4. Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a gentle boil, and stir occasionally.
5. Transfer everything to the slow cooker, then add the parsnip, celeriac, and carrots.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are soft.
7. In the final hour, add the coconut cream and stir gently.
8. Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh coriander for a burst of freshness.

What’s Your Favorite Healthy Food?

This slow-cooked chicken stew pairs beautifully with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or crusty sourdough bread. Looking for more cozy, nourishing Chicken meals? Read This and Share your thoughts in the comments! You can also read more dinner recipe like this Ginger Beef and Bean Stir-Fry and if you love it, we love to hear your experience.

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