Best 6 French Style Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipes
Calling all chicken stew lovers! This French-style slow-cooker chicken stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this hearty and satisfying dish is sure to warm your soul.
In this article, you'll find two delectable variations of this classic stew: the original version and a creamy mushroom variation. Both recipes are incredibly easy to follow, requiring simple ingredients and minimal effort. Discover how to create a mouthwatering and versatile dish that's perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or even elegant dinner parties. Get ready to indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of French comfort food!
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN BURGUNDY STEW
Need a slow-cooker chicken recipe that's something special? This hearty, warming stew fits the bill with its earthy, French-country-cooking-inspired flavors, including bacon, flavorful vegetables, chicken and a combination of broth and wine. Whether you're having company over or just want to elevate your weeknight meal a bit, serve this impressive meal with crusty bread or over Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until bacon is browned and crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add half of the chicken to bacon drippings in Dutch oven; cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove chicken to slow cooker with bacon. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to Dutch oven; stir in onion, carrots and mushrooms. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender and mushroom juices have released. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Add wine; heat to boiling, scraping bottom to release any brown bits. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth, thyme and bay leaf. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- In small bowl, mix flour and water; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
FRENCH COUNTRY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN
Easy, delicious, one dish meal. Found in the, "Simple 1-2-3 Slow Cooker," Cookbook. Edited on 6/1/09: Removed Cornstarch from recipe and changed white wine to be added at beginning of cooking after reading reviews.
Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion, carrots, and celery in slow cooker. Arrange chicken over vegetables. Sprinkle with tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour soup over chicken. Sprinkle with dry onion soup mix and then pour in white wine. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours, stirring once during cooking.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 924, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 27.5
SLOW COOKER WHITE WINE CHICKEN STEW
Hearty and delicious slow cooker white wine chicken stew filled with fresh herbs, veggies and plenty of protein. This creamy white wine chicken stew is easily gluten free and dairy free, and is truly a hug-in-a-bowl that's perfect for colder months! Serve with crackers, cornbread or homemade biscuits for the coziest dinner.
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Dinner Gluten Free
Time 7h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet and place over high heat. Add chicken pieces and generously season with salt and pepper, brown the meat so that you give the meat room for a nice sear. This should take about 5-6 minutes. You do not need to cook all the way through, we just want these nice and browned. Transfer to a large 6 or 8-quart slow cooker.
- Next add the following to the slow cooker with the chicken: chicken broth, dry white wine, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, rosemary, dried oregano and salt and pepper. Stir together with the chicken until combined, then add in garlic, onion chunks, carrots and diced potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. I prefer to cook this slow and low so that the chicken flavors really come out and the flavors have time to meld together, so 7-8 hours is really best for flavor here!
- Next, remove 1/2 cup of chicken broth from the slow cooker and transfer to a medium bowl, then stir in ½ cup of milk and whisk in ¼ cup flour until there aren't any lumps remaining. Add mixture back to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Stir in frozen peas and cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 more minutes until chicken stew thickens up a bit. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately with fresh thyme, toasted french bread, cornbread, crackers, or even buttermilk biscuits. Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 4), Calories 427 kcal, Fat 11.6 g, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Sugar 6.1 g, Protein 39.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRENCH CHICKEN STEW
I am a real fan of making soups/stews and then freezing them for later use. This is a prize-winning recipe from a recent Better Homes & Gardens magazine and I am going to make it next time I'm into one of my marathon cooking days.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Stew
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 5 to 6- quart slow cooker combine mushrooms, undrained tomatoes, carrots, onion, potato, green beans, olives, broth, wine, tapioca, herbes de Provence, thyme and pepper. Place chicken on top; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in pasta sauce. If desired, serve with French bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 403.4, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 12, Protein 17.7
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STEW
A savory autumn stew with apple, red potatoes, onion and seasoning. This is a very easy tasty chicken dish I concocted when I was trying to think of a dish like pot roast yet using chicken rather than beef. My husband hates mushrooms, so I tried condensed celery soup, and it works great. This dish is light yet very zesty and full of flavor. You can substitute using chicken thighs, but it will increase calories and fat. I think using biscuit gravy mix rather than onion gravy mix would work (the flavor would go well with chicken), adding richness, although I haven't tried it that way yet, but again, it would add more fat and calories to this dish. Serve with a side of rice or over noodles.
Provided by SUSAN KIM
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute garlic and chicken until lightly browned.
- Place chicken and garlic in slow cooker; add water, soup, pepper, salt, seasoning, apple, potatoes, onion and gravy mix. Mix all together.
- Set heat on Low setting and simmer slowly for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 923.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Sear the chicken: To develop more flavor, sear the chicken pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the stew will be. Choose fresh, organic vegetables and free-range chicken.
- Don't crowd the slow cooker: Make sure there is enough space for the chicken and vegetables to cook evenly. If the slow cooker is too crowded, the food will not cook properly.
- Add liquid: You will need to add liquid to the slow cooker to prevent the stew from drying out. Chicken broth, white wine, or even water can be used.
- Cook on low and slow: The key to a tender and flavorful stew is to cook it on low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and the chicken to become fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Thicken the stew: If you want a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) or a roux (equal parts butter and flour) to the stew. Bring the stew to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, or until thickened.
Conclusion:
This French-style slow cooker chicken stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful stew that your family and friends will love.
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