Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Slow Cooker Spinach-Artichoke Chicken Stew, a comforting dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stew:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (added at the end)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Combine chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, onion, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2 ½–3 hours until chicken is tender. Shred chicken, return to slow cooker, add heavy cream, and cook for additional 10–15 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot alone or with sides.
Notes
- This stew thickens as it cools and makes great leftovers.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and skip the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
