Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Peppers and Peaches
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker (3-6 quart),
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk, or fork
Ingrediënten
- 4 boneless chicken breast slices
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
- 1 small can peaches drained and sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
Instructies
Prepare Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together water or chicken broth and soy sauce.
Combine in Slow Cooker:
- Place the chicken breast slices in the slow cooker.
- Pour the mixture of water (or chicken broth) and soy sauce over the chicken.
Cook in Slow Cooker:
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Thicken Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix peach juice (from the canned peaches) with cornstarch until smooth.
- Gradually stir this mixture into the slow cooker.
Add Peaches and Pepper:
- Stir in the sliced peaches and thinly sliced red bell pepper.
Finish Cooking:
- Cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Once ready, serve the chicken stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
This dish pairs well with a medium-bodied white wine such as a Chardonnay or a Viognier. The fruity and slightly floral notes of these wines complement the sweetness of the peaches and the savory flavors of the chicken and peppers.
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