Description
Crockpot Brunswick Stew is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This hearty stew not only warms you up on chilly days but also brings back memories of family gatherings and laughter around the table. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a dash of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs to the skillet, browning them lightly on all sides for extra flavor.
- Transfer the chicken and onions to your crockpot and add corn, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg