Description
This Best Crockpot Sweet Potato Chicken Stew is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and savory spices create a rich and flavorful stew that’s easy to prepare and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14.5 oz)
Spices & Herbs
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp thyme, fresh or dried
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed (added before serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices.
- Layer in Crockpot: Place chicken thighs, sweet potato chunks, diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic into the crockpot. Pour the diced tomatoes and chicken broth evenly over the top.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle ground cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper generously over the contents. Insert the bay leaves into the mixture and gently stir to distribute the spices without disturbing the layering too much.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily and the sweet potatoes are soft and aromatic.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the lid, take out the chicken thighs, and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped fresh parsley and squeeze in the lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Serve the stew hot for a cozy meal.
Notes
- Using boneless chicken thighs ensures tender and juicy meat that shreds easily after slow cooking.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a thicker stew, you can mash a few sweet potato chunks before serving or let the stew cook uncovered for 30 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Fresh herbs add brightness, but dried thyme works well if fresh is unavailable.
- Lemon juice should be added just before serving to maintain its fresh, zesty flavor.
