Description
Crockpot Chicken Pierogi Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty pierogi, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew simmers to perfection in your crockpot, filling your home with inviting scents. Effortlessly prepared, it’s ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With each spoonful, enjoy the rich flavors and creamy texture that make this dish a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup frozen pierogi
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions and carrots; mince garlic.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle oil and sear chicken thighs until golden (3-4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- Add to crockpot: Layer seared chicken at the bottom of the crockpot. Top with onions, carrots, garlic, pierogi, and thyme.
- Pour in broth: Cover ingredients with chicken broth carefully.
- Cook: Cover and set crockpot on low for 6-8 hours.
- Add final touches: Stir in frozen peas and sour cream about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg