BABUSHKA'S SLOW COOKER ROOT VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN STEW

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This is a really tasty, mostly hands-off recipe, great for using holiday leftovers and a good hearty meal. Freeze leftovers for a later date.

Provided by Alarowitz

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 8h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery with some leaves, coarsely chopped
4 medium red potatoes - peeled, halved, and cubed
1 rutabaga - peeled, halved, and cubed
2 medium turnips - peeled, halved, and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 ½ cups cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Heat a saute pan over medium-low heat. Cook chicken thighs in batches just until skin starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Don't overcook; the meat should still be pink and raw on the inside. Set chicken aside in a bowl, reserving juices in the pan.
  • Saute onion and celery in the pan until turning translucent and browning at the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add potatoes, rutabaga, turnips, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic to the onion-celery mixture. Sprinkle salt, herbes de Provence, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper on top. Stir and mix vegetables until coated.
  • Place 1/2 of the vegetable mixture in a slow cooker. Add 1/2 of the chicken. Layer remaining vegetables and chicken on top. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours, gently stirring every few hours if desired.
  • Use tongs to remove chicken from the stew. Let cool. Separate skin and bones from the meat and shred meat. Stir meat back into the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 755.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

ghafoor baloch
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This stew is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and it's always delicious.


Shanti Tajpuria
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling and it's sure to put a smile on your face.


Jon Islam
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This stew is a great meal prep option. I made a big batch on the weekend and then I had lunch and dinner for the rest of the week.


M Farrukh
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Stylux Designing
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and parsnips and they were perfect for this stew.


Ahmadbutt Buttbrand
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I made this stew in my Instant Pot and it was done in no time. It's a great weeknight meal.


WAF-BOYZ OFFICIAL
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Landon Brown
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I'm not a big fan of root vegetables, but I really enjoyed this stew. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and they added a lot of flavor to the dish.


Waheed Khan
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner and this is a great way to use them up.


Sonya Valdez
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


TUMWIINE JAMILU
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This stew is so flavorful! The chicken and vegetables are cooked to perfection and the broth is rich and delicious.


Sumaiya Jahan
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I love how easy this stew is to make. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Ras Stan
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables add a nice touch of nutrition.


Haseb Hasib
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I've made this stew twice now and it's been a hit both times. It's so easy to throw together and it's always delicious.


Esther Kanu
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This stew is comfort food at its best! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the parsnips, they add a touch of sweetness that really balances out the dish.