Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 4 medium carrots, sliced
– 3 stalks celery, chopped
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup red wine (optional)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 cups kale or spinach, roughly chopped
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Stew can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
2. Layer Vegetables: In the slow cooker, add sliced carrots, chopped celery, diced onion, and minced garlic.
3. Add Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
4. Pour in Liquids: Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and red wine (if using) over the chicken.
5. Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, and thyme over the mixture.
6. Mix Gently: Stir gently to combine, ensuring that the chicken is covered with the liquid and vegetables.
7. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 8 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
8. Add Greens: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped kale or spinach.
9. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the stew and stir to combine.
10. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
11. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible stew effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 35g