Rumor has it that spring is just around the corner, but with snow in the forecast yet again it’s hard to keep the faith. If, like me, you’re starting to tire of heavy stews for Sunday supper, this one is made with chicken for a lighter feel. The bright green peas also add a welcome hint of spring. It’s officially a St. Patrick’s Day dish, as an Irish stout (i.e. Guinness) flavors the sauce.
This stew is easy to prepare — after browning the chicken and cooking the bacon, it all goes into the slow cooker to braise for 4 hours on high or about 7 on low. The peas are added at the end to keep them bright and crisp — no mushy peas here.
While it’s cooking, I set out a green vegetable crudite to snack on. A selection of Irish cheeses, of course. Serve the stew with some Irish soda bread and, naturally, a glass of stout. (Maybe a root beer for the kids, though.) And follow it all with a not-too-sweet Guinness chocolate cake. You’ll be well-fueled to deal with shoveling more snow…. or whatever your St. Patrick’s Day brings.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Stout Chicken Stew
Adapted from Eating Well
Makes 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pieces bacon, chopped
- 1 14-ounce can Guinness beer or other stout
- 4 large carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Instructions:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 6 tablespoons flour with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge chicken thighs in the flour and set aside on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. (May need to do this in two batches.) Remove chicken and place in slow cooker.
- Add bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup flour over the bacon and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add beer and cook, stirring, until flour is dissolved into a sauce. Pour over the chicken in slow cooker. Add carrots, potato, onion, garlic and thyme, spreading over chicken. Pour chicken broth over.
- Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low.
- 10 minutes before end of cooking time, stir in peas. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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For many more ways to Eat Your Greens this St. Paddy’s Day (or all spring long!), check out these other recipes from the #SundaySupper bloggers:
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- Irish Champ from girlichef
- Fresh Herb Tabouleh from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Moroccan Greens from Cooking On The Ranch
- Broccoli and Cheese Soup from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Polenta Crust Creamed Spinach Tart from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes from MealDiva
- Spinach and Artichoke Squares from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Green Rice from Basic N Delicious
- Broccoli and Blue Cheese Tarts from Mess Makes Food
- Avocado Fries from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Spinach Cashew Pakoras with Tangy Date Sauce from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Garlicky Italian Green Beans and Potatoes from Webicurean
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- Pixie Dust Salad with Avocados, Pixie Tangerines and Radishes from Shockingly Delicious
- Roasted Broccoli Spinach Salad from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Apple, Spinach and Zucchini Salad from Hip Foodie Mom
- Brussels Sprouts Slaw from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Asparagus-Fennel-Pea Shoot Salad from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing from The Foodie Army Wife
- Creamy Chicken Pesto Salad from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Entreés That Will Leave You Green With Envy
- Eggs and Greens Pizza from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Creamy Green Pizza from The Foodie Patootie
- Shamrock Spinach Crepes from Curious Cuisiniere
- Healthy Green Pasta from Momma’s Meals
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Desserts and Beverages That Will Make Others Turn Green
- Lemon Kiwi Meringue Pie from Desserts Required
- Mint Cookies and Stout Shake from Melanie Makes
- Verde Sangria from Country Girl in the Village
- Baileys Mint Ice Cream & Chocolate Stout Float from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Shamrock Cookies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Green Tea Latte from Manu’s Menu
- Grasshopper Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Amazing Grass Brownies from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Leprechaun Ice Cream from Cookistry
- White Chocolate Cupcakes with Pistachio Pudding Frosting from Cookin’ Mimi
- Collard Greens, Mushroom, and Cheddar Bread Pudding from The Texan New Yorker
- Coconut Avocado Ice Cream from URBAN BAKES
- Lime Meltaways from Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Mint Cake from NinjaBaking.com
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29 responses so far ↓
1 Becca from It's Yummi! // Mar 16, 2014 at 8:48 am
I’m always looking for new slow cooker recipes, and yours looks like a must make! Pinned and shared! It was fun cooking with you for this #SundaySupper
2 Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers // Mar 16, 2014 at 10:15 am
Your stew looks delish and so hearty! I love it and i know my family would go crazy for it!!
3 Liz // Mar 16, 2014 at 10:51 am
What a glorious stew! My family would love it!!!
4 Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) // Mar 16, 2014 at 10:54 am
Every recipe I’ve ever seen for something like this is with beef. Loving your chicken version and with all those beautiful green peas…. yum.
Nice cooking with you for Sunday Supper.
5 Melanie // Mar 16, 2014 at 2:26 pm
I have Guiness leftover from my recipe – this would be the perfect dish to use it for!
6 Betsy @ Desserts Required // Mar 16, 2014 at 5:56 pm
What a great idea to use chicken in this stew. It makes the dish lighter which saves room for dessert!! 😉
7 MealDiva // Mar 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm
I’m eagerly waiting for spring 2! This chicken stew does sound yummy — I love anything with dark beer & you are right– the peas add the perfect amount of spring color! Love your recipe!
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9 Shaina // Mar 16, 2014 at 8:49 pm
This is great St Pattty’s Day food for sure!
10 Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
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// Mar 17, 2014 at 8:55 am
I’m not much of a stew person, but your chicken stew looks absolutely scrumptious, and I want to dig in for dinner tonight! Is there any left for me?
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15 Laura Hunter // Mar 18, 2014 at 10:44 am
Oh wow my mouth is watering looking at this. I normally use beef when using stout but I love the idea of trying it with chicken.
16 Alice // Hip Foodie Mom // Mar 18, 2014 at 2:59 pm
I love slow cooker recipes. . Pinning this one! yum!
17 Tracy // Mar 18, 2014 at 4:48 pm
What a beautiful meal – I love slow cooker recipes – Thank you!
18 Jennifer B. // Mar 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm
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// Mar 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm
I think I’m overdue for a slow cooker meal–this looks fantastic!
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