Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Set-and-forget chicken stew with carrots, celery, and potatoes. 280 calories, 28g protein, ready when you come home.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew has 280 calories per serving, with 28g protein, 28g carbs, 4g fat, and 6g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 240 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
280
Calories
28g
Protein
56% DV
28g
Carbs
10% DV
4g
Fat
5% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 280 calories per serving.
🔥 10.0g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
240 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$3.00
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
This set-and-forget stew is the ultimate winter comfort food. Dump everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a warm, hearty dinner. At 280 calories with 28g of protein, it’s comfort food without the calorie overload.
Ingredients
- 150g chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- ½ potato, cubed
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
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Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until chicken is tender.
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Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot — the broth will thicken slightly as it sits.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 4g |
| Fiber | 6g |
Slow Cooker Tips
- Double the recipe — it freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Add frozen peas in the last 30 minutes for extra vegetables.
- Thicken with 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water if desired.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
slow cooker
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