Description
Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich vegetable broth, accompanied by pillowy pierogies and vibrant veggies. As it slow cooks, the enticing aroma fills your home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this stew is not only simple to prepare but also adaptable to your favorite ingredients. Experience the joy of a wholesome meal that feels like a cozy hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen pierogies
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Transfer the onion and garlic to the crockpot. Add chicken breasts, sliced carrots, and diced celery.
- Pour in the vegetable broth until ingredients are submerged. Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- One hour before serving, fold in frozen pierogies.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg