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Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe You’ll Love

This Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for any season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs or breasts Bone-in for extra flavor
  • 3 medium Sweet potatoes Peeled and diced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped finely
For the Broth & Seasoning
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme or rosemary Whole sprigs
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes For gentle heat
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice or zest Just before serving
  • 2 cups Baby spinach or kale Add in the last 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic for a colorful, aromatic base that soaks up all the savory flavors.
  2. Place chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery in the crockpot. Arrange evenly to ensure balanced cooking.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then tuck in fresh thyme sprigs.
  4. Cover and set the crockpot on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is fork-tender and sweet potatoes are velvety soft.
  5. Transfer chicken to a plate, shred with two forks, and return shredded meat to the stew.
  6. Gently mix everything into the rich broth until evenly coated and hot before serving.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a rosemary sprig. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use bone-in chicken thighs for flavor and avoid overcooking by checking around 4 hours.

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