Apple Chicken Stew Recipe
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Apple Chicken Stew

By: Carol Mathias 
"'My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City,' explains Carol Mathias of Lincoln, Nebraska. 'We always buy cider to use in this sensational slow-cooked stew.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 large tart apple, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Combine salt, thyme, pepper and caraway; sprinkle half over vegetables. In a skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned; transfer to slow cooker. Top with apple. Combine apple cider and vinegar; pour over chicken and apple. Sprinkle with remaining salt mixture. Top with bay leaf.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by kittiesarepretties   view full review
This was such a light tasting stew but yet very filling! All I had was apple juice and next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by PLONGSTOCKING   view full review
The only suggestion I have is to use about a cup more of apple cider. Also reserve 1/4 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by beemer2k   view full review
This is some of the best stew I ever had. 10 minutes of prep, try closer to 25 - lots of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by KIRSTENFINNIGAN   view full review
Very good and simple. Didn't brown chicken. Added a couple of boneless breast also, for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
This was good, but it needs a little work. There was no way 1 1/4 cups of liquid was enough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Stahen28   view full review
This was a great recipe! I needed more liquid for the slowcooker so I added a cup of chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by KEZ   view full review
I left out the celery and added in 2 chopped leeks. As I was at work all day I cooked this on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2011 by amym   view full review
I loved this so much. I think I'll put in more apples next time.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by Elizabeth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! I didn't use the caraway seeds and I used an extra apple. It is super easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2010 by AmyH   view full review
The kids love it, so it's a keeper. I used sweet potatoes in chunks instead of white...

 

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