Crock Pot Apple Chicken Stew Low Fat

Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this comforting Crock Pot Apple Chicken Stew, a low-fat, flavor-packed meal perfect for cozy evenings. This slow-cooker recipe combines tender, shredded chicken with the natural sweetness of apples, hearty sweet potatoes, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a fragrant, cinnamon-spiced broth. With minimal prep and the option to enhance the flavor by lightly searing the chicken beforehand, this dish is both easy and delicious. Perfect for healthy meal planning, this stew is low in fat, high in nutrients, and wonderfully aromatic. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or craving a wholesome, one-pot dinner, this crock pot recipe will leave your home smelling incredible and your taste buds satisfied!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 large Apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large Sweet potato
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Clean and peel the sweet potato, then cut it into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and core the apples, then cut them into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.

Step 3

Slice the carrots and celery into 1/2-inch pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 4

Optional: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes per side to lock in flavor. This step is optional as chicken can go in raw.

Step 5

In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, layer the sweet potato, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and apples.

Step 6

Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable and apple mixture.

Step 7

Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is covered.

Step 8

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix the seasonings.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 10

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the bay leaf and shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks.

Step 11

Stir the stew to distribute the shredded chicken evenly.

Step 12

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 13

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2757.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1943.9

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 597.0mg	0%
Sodium 3704.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 84.4g
Protein 231.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 316.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 3789.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 47.8%

Carbs: 29.3%