Crockpot Chicken & Pumpkin Stew
Crockpot Chicken & Pumpkin Stew is the quintessential comfort food for chilly nights. This hearty stew features tender chicken simmered in a creamy pumpkin broth, infused with aromatic spices and vibrant vegetables. With minimal prep time, this dish cooks slowly in your crockpot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over rice for a fulfilling meal that warms both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with herbs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer with pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes (with juices), chopped veggies, and minced garlic.
- Season with thyme, sage, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough chicken broth to just submerge the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir until well combined.
- Serve warm in bowls; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. You can also substitute pumpkin with sweet potatoes or add beans for extra protein.