Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Pierogi Stew is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken, savory pierogies, and vegetables come together in a creamy, flavorful broth. Easy to make in a slow cooker, this stew is a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stew:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (16 oz) box frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crock pot: Add chicken, onion, garlic, chicken broth, frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, thyme, pepper, and paprika. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Use forks to shred the chicken in the pot. Add pierogies and sour cream. Cook for 30–40 minutes until pierogies are tender.
- Serve: Stir and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought pierogies.
- For extra flavor, add white wine or cheddar cheese.
- The stew thickens as it sits, making great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
