Gingered Chicken Stew Crock Pot
Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this Gingered Chicken Stew made effortlessly in your crock pot! This soul-soothing recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs with a medley of hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and russet potatoes. Infused with the bold flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and an aromatic spice blend of cinnamon and cumin, this stew is elevated further with a touch of honey and soy sauce for a subtle sweet-and-savory balance. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, this one-pot wonder requires just 20 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work, delivering a wholesome, flavor-packed meal in 6-8 hours. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added brightness and enjoy a comfort food classic with a deliciously unique twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the crock pot.
Sprinkle the minced ginger and garlic evenly over the chicken.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes on top of the chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly in the crock pot.
Stir the stew gently to ensure all ingredients are well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 4899 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 268.2 g | 536% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 6814 mg | 145% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
