Description
This hearty, healthy slow cooker chicken veggie stew combines lean protein, colorful vegetables, and vibrant herbs in a single pot. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, it delivers comfort and nutrition with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or turkey breast
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small sweet potato, cubed
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and ground pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or green beans added in last hour
Instructions
1. Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add garlic, chopped onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, and celery.
2. Layer on the chicken or turkey, topped with zucchini and herbs. Sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour in the broth and lemon juice. Cover and set to LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
4. In the final hour, add your frozen veggies or quinoa if desired. Just before serving, taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or over brown rice for extra staying power.
Notes
Substitute white beans instead of sweet potato for extra fiber.
Use quinoa in the last two hours to boost protein.
Replace chicken with mushrooms and lentils for a plant-based version.
Add bone broth concentrate for immune support.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Healthy Slow Cooker Meals
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken stew, healthy slow cooker, meal prep, low sodium, veggie stew, high fiber