Description
This comforting and nourishing chicken stew is the ultimate stress-free meal for a busy family. Combining tender chicken thighs, creamy gold potatoes, and fiber-rich red kidney beans, it slow-cooks to perfection in a savory herb-infused broth. It’s a rustic, healthy, and deeply flavorful American staple that fills your home with an inviting aroma and leaves everyone satisfied.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon base
2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Fresh kale (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion and celery until softened, then add garlic and cook for one additional minute.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, sage, and chicken bouillon base to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the gold potatoes.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks.
Stir in the rinsed red kidney beans and the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
If using, stir in fresh kale and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until wilted and the stew is thickened.
Notes
Ensure the beans are thoroughly rinsed to remove excess sodium. You can substitute gold potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg