Description
This hearty slow cooker chicken and pierogi stew is perfect for a cozy night in. It’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can use chicken thighs)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken stock (can use low or no sodium)
- 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup with herbs (can use low or no sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 (12 ounce) boxes mini pierogies
Instructions
- Place 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of a 6-8 quart slow cooker.
- Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced celery and 1 small onion, diced on top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups chicken stock, 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup with herbs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Pour into the slow cooker.
- Cover and place on low heat for 4-6 hours. I suggest low heat so it doesn’t burn.
- During the last hour of cooking, take out the chicken. Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons water and slowly stream it into the slow cooker while stirring constantly.
- Cover and place on high and cook for 30 minutes, stirring 15 minutes in.
- Add 2 (12 ounce) boxes mini pierogies and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
- Stir it in, cook for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken is warmed and the pierogies are cooked.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- I topped with a little dried parsley here but it is just for looks and not necessary for taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg