Description
A cozy slow-cooker stew featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and creamy white beans, perfect for busy fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 700 g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (15-oz) can white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed (~260 g drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider (120 ml)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tsp kosher salt, to taste (start with 1 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or omit for lower fat)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Layer the sweet potato cubes in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the drained white beans on top, then nestle the chicken breasts over the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour evenly over the chicken and vegetables, and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- For a stew-like texture, remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Alternatively, leave breasts whole for serving.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or a splash more apple cider vinegar for brightness. Discard the bay leaf.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil or a spoonful of plain yogurt if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg