Description
Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy pierogies, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. This easy-to-make recipe delivers comfort in every spoonful, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy an incredible flavor experience while creating lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 16 oz frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. Layer with onions, garlic, carrots, and frozen pierogies.
- 3. Pour chicken broth over all ingredients until submerged.
- 4. Season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 6. Once cooked, mix cornstarch with water until smooth and stir into the stew; let cook for another 30 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg