Description
Experience the joy of effortless summer cooking with this Easy Summer Crockpot Chicken Stew. Packed with tender chicken thighs, fresh bell peppers, and aromatic herbs, this dish simmers to perfection while you relax. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s the ideal meal for family gatherings or lazy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken thighs, sautéed onion mixture, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving. Serve hot over rice or pasta and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute chicken with turkey or add seasonal vegetables like zucchini or corn.