Slow Cooker Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew

A creamy, healthy chicken stew with butternut squash and wine, slow-cooked for a filling and flavorful family meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 316 kcals 1264 kcals
Carbohydrates 20 grams 80 grams
Fat 14 grams 56 grams
Protein 21 grams 84 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
GrainsCereals
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
500
g
Chicken Thigh
boneless, skinless, chopped into 2.5cm pieces
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
5
sprig
Thyme
fresh
3
piece
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
Parsley
chopped, fresh
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
2
piece
Chilli
finely chopped
0.5
piece
Butternut Squash
peeled, chopped into 2.5cm pieces

Steps

  • Sprinkle the flour onto a plate.
  • Dredge chicken in flour and brown in half the oil for 5 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Fry the onion in remaining oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and chilli for 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, then pour into the slow cooker.
  • Add squash, stock, thyme, and bay leaves, then cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in crème fraîche, season, cook for 30 minutes, and finish with parsley.