Easy Crockpot Chicken, Potato & Zucchini Stew
Easy crockpot dinner on repeat lately 🤍 minimal effort, simple ingredients, and so cozy.
This is one of those meals you can throw together and it just works every time!
Ingredients:
• 1.5–2 lbs chicken breast or thighs
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced (or any other veggie you want!)
• ½–1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp salt + pepper
Instructions:
1. Add everything to the crockpot except zucchini
2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours (or high for 4-5)
3. Add zucchini in the last 30–40 minutes
4. Shred the chicken and stir everything together
5. Serve warm + enjoy
This makes about 4-5 servings! Perfect for a family or to have left overs.
Estimated macros (per serving, ~4 servings)
Calories: ~400–450
Protein: ~40–45g
Carbs: ~35–40g
Fat: ~10–12g
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One of the best things about this easy crockpot chicken, potato, and zucchini stew is how versatile it is for weeknight dinners or batch cooking. The slow cooker does most of the work, letting the chicken become perfectly tender while the potatoes soak up the delicious broth combined with garlic, thyme, and parsley. I often swap out the zucchini for other seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or green beans depending on what I have on hand, which keeps the stew interesting without extra effort. When it comes to protein choice, both chicken breasts and thighs work well. Thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor, although breasts yield a leaner stew. If you want to boost the nutritional profile further, I sometimes add chopped kale or spinach in the last 10 minutes of cooking to sneak in some greens. A low-sodium chicken broth is ideal to avoid the stew becoming too salty, especially since the recipe already includes garlic and herbs. Adding the zucchini near the end prevents it from turning mushy, maintaining a pleasant texture. This stew freezes beautifully, making it an excellent meal prep option. Just portion into airtight containers and reheat gently on the stove or microwave. The estimated macros per serving—with around 40 grams of protein and moderate carbs—make it balanced for those focused on high-protein, healthy meals. Overall, this stew offers a cozy, wholesome dinner solution that’s both forgiving for cooks and satisfying to eat. It’s definitely a recipe I keep coming back to when I want something comforting yet simple.
Thank you for sharing ❤️