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I like to sprinkle this chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this stew tastes like you fussed. It's great for potlucks, too! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado
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Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups (calculated without couscous) equals 279 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 497 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.
Originally published as Slow Cooker Chicken Stew in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p49
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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2013 by mmbpat
I have made this recipe for my family MANY times since I found it! It's economical to make with the chicken thighs - I had never cooked with them before and thought I might not like them, I was sooo wrong! It's delicious and my boys (13 & 16) get excited when they come home from school and find this dish in the crockpot. It's also diet-friendly, low-calorie and satisfying. We love this crock-pot meal!
Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2013 by karley
Great recipe!! I've made it a few times and served over brown rice:) I agree that it needs a bit of extra seasoning so I just add a bit of "this and that"...so delicious on a cold day; also freezes well. Yum!!
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by jessescrew
This was very good. I added a can of diced tomatoes to add a little more color. I also added the 1/4 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder as someone suggested. The apricots give this dish a very good flavor. Will definitely make again.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by DeepSorrow
I thought this stew was rather bland.
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by MaggieinA2
This was good. I liked it, my kids liked it. Not a favorite but will definitely make again. It's healthy and easy, and a bit different from the average slow cooker chicken. I like the apple and cinnamon taste--nice for fall.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by aubsmc
I've made this a few times and enjoyed it. The last time however, my entire family got sick after eating, so while I would make it again, I was asked not to. But I still hand it out to people who want a quick, easy crockpot meal. And, the apricots are something you shouldn't skip!
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by administrator
For those of you who thought it tasted to bland, try adding chicken bouilion.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by TasteofPink
I added a bit of poultry seasoning (Bell's Seasoning), and it was very good. I made Bisquick biscuits to serve alongside, and it was a good dinner.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by Bethshiels
It was nothing too special, but it tasted good and was easy, so I'd make it again. I had it over both couscous and rice at different times, and definitely preferred the couscous. Toasted almonds on top also added a great texture to the dish.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by rburtons
Being on a budget, I thought I would try this out, and make some revisions with what I had handy. I used apple cider instead of apple juice, some marjoram for added flavor (just a dash or two), chicken tenderloins instead of thighs, added an extra garlic clove and some celery. I also let the chicken simmer in chicken broth before adding it to the crockpot. After about 4 hours of cooking I felt like the stew didn't have enough flavor, and I had the random thought to add about 1/4 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder. Wow, what a difference! If you are worried about it not having enough flavor, try the cocoa, and do not skip the apricots. I served it with rice, and my toddler gobbled it up. :)
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