Best Chicken And Fresh Tomato Slow Cooker Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a large slow cooker with nonstick spray. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned, moving the chicken as little as possible so that it gets a nice sear. Flip and brown on the other side, about 2 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
• Reduce the skillet heat to medium. With a paper towel, carefully wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. One the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and the vinegar has reduced. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with any pan drippings.
• Top the chicken with the tomatoes, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. If using chicken breasts: cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through. If using chicken thighs: cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 5 to 6 hours on LOW. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker as soon as it reaches 165 degrees F. If desired, chop or shred the chicken (or you can serve the pieces whole).
• At this point, you can serve the sauce right away if you are in a hurry, BUT, if time allows, this is what I like to do for the best-ever sauce: Uncover the slow cooker and let cook on HIGH for 1 hour to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavor to further develop. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt/pepper as desired. If you've chopped or shredded the chicken, return it to the sauce and toss to combine and warm through. Otherwise, serve the chicken pieces whole with a generous amount of the sauce on top. Serve hot over pasta, rice, polenta, or veggie noodles, with a big extra spoonful of sauce and a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan.

CHICKEN STEW WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Pat chicken with paper towels to dry.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. Place chicken, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, onions, and celery in a 4-quart casserole or Dutch oven . Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add tomatoes and tomato liquid.
• Add garlic to chicken stock and pour over ingredients in casserole.
• Add bay leaves and sprinkle with dill and thyme .
• Cover tightly and bake for 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Remove from oven, discard bay leaf, and serve. Enjoy!
• Layer vegetables and chicken in slow cooker with tomatoes, chicken broth, and herbs.
• Cover and cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours.

ZESTY CHICKEN TOMATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes and green chiles, carrots, and celery; cook for 20 minutes. Stir in bok choy, cook for 15 more minutes. Add artichokes and mushrooms; simmer for 20 minutes longer.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® slow cooker, combine chicken, cannellini beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots and garlic; mix well.
• In medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over chicken and vegetables; mix well.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.

MOM'S SPICY CHICKEN TOMATO STEW

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken to a plate to cool; leave cooking liquid in the pot. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard chicken skin and bones. Shred meat and set aside.
• Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, onion, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add corn and shredded chicken to stew. Cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving.