Description
This comforting Crock Pot Chicken Pierogi Stew combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and delicious frozen pierogi in a creamy broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Liquid and Pierogi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups frozen pierogi (cheese, potato, or your preferred filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds extra flavor, but you can skip it if you’re short on time.
- Layer the crockpot: In the base of your crockpot, place the seared chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, thyme, and parsley. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the ingredients are mostly submerged.
- Cook the stew: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the stew.
- Add the pierogi and cream: About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen pierogi directly into the crockpot along with the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let it cook until the pierogi are heated through and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Final adjustments: Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed. If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot to thicken the broth.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping!
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- You can use any type of frozen pierogi – cheese or potato fillings work best.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some potatoes in the crockpot before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve the stew with crusty bread to soak up the creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
