Description
Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and delightful spices, all simmered to perfection in your crockpot. With minimal prep and a maximum flavor payoff, this stew invites everyone to gather around the table and share in its delicious warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to a crockpot; place chicken on top and pour in chicken broth.
- Add frozen pierogies gently into the mixture.
- Sprinkle thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; add softened cream cheese.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove bay leaves; shred chicken in the pot using two forks and stir gently.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg