Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew. Combining tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and delicious pierogi simmered to perfection, this dish is a hassle-free one-pot wonder that makes weeknight dinners a breeze. Just set it and forget it as you indulge in the rich flavors and creamy texture that will leave your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 24 oz frozen pierogi (potato-cheese recommended)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions in olive oil until golden brown.
- Transfer sautéed onions to the crockpot and add chicken breasts along with enough broth to cover (about 4 cups).
- Add chopped carrots, celery, frozen pierogi, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg