Chicken Stew

Warm, cozy, and filling, this Chicken Stew combines savory chicken, potatoes, and hearty vegetables in a rich and flavorful broth. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!

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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

1 1/2 lb Chicken Thighs excesss fat removed
3 Carrots peeled and diced
2 Celery Stick diced
2 large (1 lb) Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup Diced Onion
2 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Bay Leaves
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
3/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Salt

Add Day of Cooking:

3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
2/3 cup Frozen Peas
4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
4 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

To Freeze and Cook Later:

Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT the Chicken broth, frozen peas, cream cheese, and cornstarch.
Mix the bag so that all the potatoes are covered in liquid to prevent browning. Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker: *Recommended Cooking Method

Empty the contents of the bag into a slow cooker. Add 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth.
Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until veggies are softened.
Remove the bay leaf. Shred chicken and return to liquid.
Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese, 2/3 cup Frozen Peas, and 4 tbsp Cornstarch slurry to the pot.
Mix well, cover, and cook for an additional 30-60 minutes in the slow cooker until the soup is thickened.

Pressure Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth.
Turn the pressure to high and cook for 15 minutes, natural pressure release.
Remove bay leaf. Shred chicken and return to liquid.
Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese, 2/3 cup Frozen Peas, and 4 tbsp Cornstarch slurry to the pot and mix well.
Switch to saute setting and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with hearty bread, warm rolls, or a side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1044mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6511IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.

**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.

Chicken Stew Bag Label