Bountiful Harvest Stew (Crock Pot) Recipe

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Bountiful Harvest Stew (Crock Pot) Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

4-5 hours

Ready In

4 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves , cut into bite sized pieces ( about 3 boneless , skinless breast halves )
2 lbs butternut squash , peeled , seeds removed , and diced into large bite sized pieces
2 leeks , white part only , sliced into thin rings , and soaked in water to remove sand
2 celery ribs , sliced into 1/8 inch pieces
4 small parsnips , peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch coins
3 large carrots , peeled and cut into 1/4 inch coins
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into 8 pieces each
1 small apple , peeled , cored , and diced ( any variety suitable for baking or cooking can be used . I used Honeycrisp )
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
salt and pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
270
Sugar
10g
Fat
5g
This bountiful harvest stew is a hearty meal that's perfect for colder months. It's loaded with a variety of colorful vegetables, making it both nutritious and delicious. The chicken adds protein to the dish and makes it more filling. This stew is easy to prepare and cooks in the crock pot, so you can set it and forget it until dinner time. Serve it alongside a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.Add chicken, squash, leeks, celery, parsnips, carrots, potatoes and apple to crock pot.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, garlic, herbes de provence, salt and pepper.
3.Pour mixture over ingredients in crock pot and stir to combine.
4.Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

PROS

This stew is loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients like butternut squash, parsnips, and carrots.

It’s easy to prepare and cooks in the crock pot, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights.

CONS

This recipe does contain chicken, so it may not be suitable for vegetarians.

It does take a few hours to cook, so it requires some advance planning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this recipe provide a wide range of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins.
Butternut squash is high in vitamin A and potassium, while parsnips are a good source of fiber.
Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that supports eye health.
The chicken adds protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

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