Southern Chicken Stew Recipes

Serve this hearty chicken stew made with just three simple spices for an unforgettable southern experience. Add saltine crackers for extra crunch.

Lightly floured chicken thighs are seared before submersion in flavorful broth for slow simmering – creating an authentic stewed chicken dish similar to its more traditional cousin smothered chicken but without its flour-based gravy!

1. Cajun Chicken Stew

Cajun chicken stew combines succulent meat, colorful veggies, and luxurious gravy for the perfect meal in no time at all. Just follow a few easy steps and it will be on your table within minutes.

A spin on classic French fricassee (Fri-CASS-ah), this version uses seasoned chicken breasts in place of meat for an easy dinner that tastes even better the second day when its flavors have had time to marry.

As a time saver, chopping vegetables and seasoning boneless skinless chicken thighs the night before will help this dish come together faster in the morning – not to mention making sure all of your veggies cook evenly throughout. Plus it fits nicely with low carb diet plans! This delicious recipe makes a fantastic healthy option.

2. Creole Chicken Stew

Haitian cuisine features fiery Scotch bonnet peppers to give their chicken stew an unforgettable kick, making for an indulgent but warming weeknight dinner or great comfort meal! This hearty stew offers comforting pleasure that tastes even better the second day – great for holiday feasts too!

To create Haitian chicken stew, first heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Lightly coat chicken pieces in flour before searing on both sides for about three minutes per side until fully cooked through and set aside. Now use that same pot to saute garlic and onion slices along with any excess marinating liquid from the chicken; this process is known as deglazing and gives your dish its distinctive red hue.

Mix together bouillon powder, tomato juice and water, bay leaves and the other ingredients until everything comes to a boil, and then stir in all remaining items. Cook until chicken is tender (about 30 minutes). Serve over rice. This Creole-style dish should be eaten immediately or stored for later consumption in the refrigerator; alternatively it is suitable for freezing.

3. Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Your family and guests are sure to love this simple slow cooker chicken stew recipe that comes together quickly in your slow cooker, featuring protein-packed vegetables and comforting comfort food – it is perfect for cold days!

Start this stew off right by browning the chicken, aromatics and vegetables on the stovetop for maximum flavor. We suggest opting for bone-in chicken thighs rather than breasts to maximize texture while adding fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme for an additional pop.

Add chicken, vegetables and potatoes to a crock pot along with seasoning and broth for easy slow cooker stewing. For thicker results, whisk some flour with milk in a separate bowl before stirring into your slow cooker – this will prevent lumpy lumpiness while cooking.

You could also opt for using rotisserie chicken if time is of the essence! Just ensure to drain well prior to mixing with other ingredients.

4. Creamy Chicken Stew

This creamy chicken stew features lots of vegetables like carrots, celery and red potatoes for maximum nutrition! Although more soup-like than traditional stewing techniques are used here, this delicious meal provides comforting warmth on cold nights!

This recipe utilizes white wine to deglaze the pot, creating flavor and thickness to your broth. A touch of flour thickens without adding too much fat; to reduce calorie counts further you could substitute milk instead of heavy cream for this dish.

Making this stew in the crockpot is simple by following the stovetop instructions up to step 3, then transferring to your slow cooker and cooking on low for 6 or 4 hours, depending on how thick or thin you like your stew. Just before serving, remove 1/2 cup of broth to a bowl and whisk in flour; whisk well to prevent lumps. Pour back into your stew.

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