Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our slow cooker grape juice chicken stew, a hearty blend of tender chicken breast, fresh onions, carrots, celery, and aromatic thyme simmered in savory chicken broth and naturally sweet grape juice. This easy, quick recipe delivers rich, creamy flavors thanks to coconut milk, creating a velvety texture that warms the soul. Perfect for family meals, meal prep, or cozy gatherings, this stew is a nutritious, low‑fat option packed with protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tsp thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: rinse and cut chicken, chop onion, slice carrots, chop celery, mince garlic.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth, grape juice, and coconut milk; sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours (or high for 4‑5 hours) until chicken is tender.
- Check seasoning, thicken broth if desired with a cornstarch slurry, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker broth
- stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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