Description
Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This hearty dish features tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and flavorful pierogi simmered together with aromatic herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this stew warms both your body and soul. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, you’ll be savoring every delicious bite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 16 oz frozen potato and cheese pierogi
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion and mince garlic; set aside.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour in chicken broth to cover.
- Add frozen pierogi directly to the pot.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot, followed by chunks of cream cheese.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken in the pot with two forks before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg