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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.7
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.6 mg
  • Sodium: 124.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 20.6 g

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Submitted by: CHIHUAHUAMAMA
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Introduction

Start before work, ready to eat later Start before work, ready to eat later
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 pounds chicken, without skin or bone
    2 cups carrots, chopped
    4 cups potatoes, chopped
    1 cup celery, chopped
    1 onion, chopped
    8 oz mushrooms
    1 tsp each garlic powder, thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, bay leaf, black pepper
    4 cups water with 1 tsp lemon juice added

Directions

Chop chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion and put them in the slow cooker.
Pour the mushrooms on top.
Sprinkle on the seasonings, pour in the water and lemon juice, and put the lid on cooker.
Let cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for the day.
Dinner is ready when you walk in the door.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHIHUAHUAMAMA.






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  • Incredible!
    24 of 24 people found this review helpful
    This is a great recipe. I used chicken broth for the water, left off the celery since hubby doesn't like it. I also added chopped onions and used real garlic instead of the powder. What makes this recipe great is that you and add or take away ingrediants you don't like. - 5/22/09

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  • 22 of 24 people found this review helpful
    This is a good basic recipe. Just wipe a bit of oil in a pan and saute the chicken, onion and celery first(can do the night before and refrigerate the whole thing until ready to add to crock). I'll bring out the flavor. - 6/22/08

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  • Very Good
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I used 2 cans diced italian tomatoes and 2 cups low sodiup chicken broth along with 1/2 tspn.red pepper flakes.I'm sure a can of low sodiup mexican corn would be a nice addition.....Chef Jim - 6/22/08

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  • O.K.
    13 of 14 people found this review helpful
    Possibly would make again. This is for the hard core dieter. No flavor at all. The veggies were great, just the broth was bland - 1/21/08

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  • 11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    to add more flavor you could add 4 chicken bouillon cubes to the 4 cups of water or you could use chicken broth in place of the water or you could even use fat free cream of chicken , mushroom , or celery soup. - 5/22/09

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  • O.K.
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Smelled incredible as it was cooking but very bland...needed salt or to use chicken stock instead of water! - 12/22/08

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  • Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was very good - made it with chicken broth instead of water, added minced garlic. Next time I will make it with less chicken or double the vegetables. - 6/20/09

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  • 6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I added more vegetables(spinach) and instead of water used half chicken broth/cider vinegar...my kids loved it!! - 6/22/08

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  • Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This is a great basic recipe that can easily be adjusted to each persons tastes and needs. I actually had this on the stove this morning before coming into SP. I haven't decided yet which direction to take it. Do we want a thick and creamy stew today? Sweet and sour? I agree with BAYYY and saute 1st - 6/22/08

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  • Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Good base to start with or by itself; definitely use stock instead of all water unless you want bland. I believe adding uncooked rice (no more than 1-1/2 cups dry rice) will make it a complete meal. The rice will absorb the water/stock so don't put more than 1-1/2 cup dry white or 1 cup brown rice). - 7/20/10

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  • Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Made this today. I put all into crockpot and added tomato base chicken boullion. Let it cook up and then took some vegies out and blended the rest for a "sauce" for coucous. It was great!! will try different vegies for the next time. Will make again!!!! - 12/4/08

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  • Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This stew totally rocks! I made it with a few more veggies (onions and mushrooms), added some chicken broth (half broth, half water), and had to change up some of the spices/herbs for what I had on hand (used rosemary instead of basil, oregano and marjoram, more garlic powder, andfajita seasoning). - 7/1/10

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  • 4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I make something similar, but instead of water, I use low sodium chicken broth (such as Swanson). I also use different seasonings, because we don't like much seasnoning in our food. This is a matter of one's one taste on the seasonings to use. sahaus49 - 6/22/08

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  • Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was a quick and easy recipe to throw together. I added 1 tsp of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth with 2 cups of water instead of just all water. But for people who are on a low sodium diet (we have a family member) this is a great way to enjoy a winter favorite. - 10/12/07

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  • Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    As with any recipe, if it is too bland add your spices, the ones that you like for italian add italian seasoning; for regular add poultry seasoning; for spice red pepper or pepper flakes; it is a basic recipe that you can do a lot with. - 12/17/11

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was good. I used low sodium, real low fat broth instead of water and cooked it overnight and my husband and I ate it for breakfast! - 3/6/11

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I have adapted simliar recipe minus the mushrooms and potatoes in a small single serving crock pot. - 5/23/09

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  • 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I make something similar and have added half water half lite coconut milk with some extra freshly chopped chillies for extra spicyness. To give it a really good kick, add some minced ginger and garlic. - 10/14/08

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  • Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I used low salt chicken broth instead of water and added about 1.5 TBS chicken base. It was very good, EXCEPT too much pepper. Will make it again with about 1/4 tsp of pepper. - 1/13/11

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  • Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Good and easy. I used Trader Joe's packets of low sodium chicken broth. Smelled awesome walking in the door. - 5/25/09

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  • Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I did use low sodium chicken broth instead of the water. Also added some egg noodles to the last half hour to absorb some of the broth. - 10/20/08

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  • O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Smelled good, but had NO flavor at all. Recipe has no salt and potatoes absorb all the flavor from the other veggies. I added 1/2 tsp salt and that was still no where near enough. Kids didn't like it either. (Although I would cooked with salt. May try again.) - 4/17/07

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  • Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was very easy to make and made the whole house smell good all day. - 3/23/07

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    A varying version of this is what I do almost monthly. The family always loves it. Great way to use veggies before they go icky. - 7/20/10

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Added peas and more onion and garlic. Also subbed low NaCl chix broth for HOH. I aree with using bone-in, skinless trimmed chix pieces for more flavor. Still tweaking it :) - 7/20/10

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  • Bad
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy slow cooker recipe with good suggestions to increase flavor to enhance broth. - 5/23/10

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make but instead of water will use chicken broth and leave out the celery. - 5/22/10

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is an old family favourite.. since crockpots arrived. - 5/22/10

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    added fresh green beans and more water. also used 3T chopped garlic instead of 1tsp garlic powder. - 5/16/10

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy and nutritious. As some of the previous commenters said, you can change this up any way to suit your tastes and flavors. - 2/11/10

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  • O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was ok. Not real exciting. - 1/31/10

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  • O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nice start ... I increased the spices except for the pepper, increased the veggies by 2x and added 2x the lemon juice. The chicken comes out nice and tender. It isn't really "stew" like at all. I just served it as chicken with a side of the veggies. Next time I would thicken the liquid to make stew. - 1/11/10

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  • O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It's ok, would rather it have more flavor. - 10/26/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This has fast become a family favorite. I used the creamed soup to enhance the taste. - 10/18/09

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  • O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nothing wrong with it -it's just very bland. - 6/16/09

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This looks good . I'll have to try it. I love using the crock pot - 5/22/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is GREAT!! I used chicken broth I love meals like this Thank you - 5/22/09

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very easy to make and cook. Made the house smell so good. I did use low sodium chicken broth. It was very good! Will make it again. - 1/20/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I substituted organic chicken stock for the water, and then thickened the juice with a roux of butter and flour. After making the roux, I mixed the juice from the stew into the roux and cooked until bubbly and thickened. Then poured the thickened sauce over the chicken and veggies. Yumm! - 12/5/08

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very easy to make and completely delicious. - 12/4/08

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i needed a recipe for chick stew since i eat alot of chicken i would like as many different ways to prepare as possible - 12/4/08

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nice recipe and easy !!! Thanks ! - 12/3/08

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I too used chicken broth instead of the water. I also took out the mushrooms (personal taste) and added a small bag of frozen peas. My husband and I will have enough for several meals. - 11/1/08

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I agree with Debra, it is a very nice base to work from. I made this dish as was for people that I did not know very well. If they had diet restrictions ...this was perfect. They added to it according to their particular restrictions... as I did later. It is a very good recipe! Thank you. - 10/18/08

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  • 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    We need bones to develop the broth flavor. Try using bone-in thighs, skinning & defatting them, then take the chicken out after it's cooked and de-bone; roughly chop the chicken and return it to the stew to briefly reheat on high. Yummy! - 10/15/08

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  • Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used the suggestion of claudvw and added the coconut milk, ginger, and stock. The flavors were very nice together. Family liked it. - 10/14/08

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make.Tastes great and smells good too. - 10/14/08

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was simple and yet very good. - 10/14/08

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Tried it tonight and it was DELICIOUS! THANKS!! My whole family loved it! - 10/13/08

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  • 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Eas;y to convert to vegetarian dish. Lots of options to adding other veggies too! - 10/13/08

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Oh, YUMMY! This is a GREAT stew!!! - 10/13/08

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  • 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good if we add a little flavour. Otherwise this appears to be a very healthy meal preparation. - 6/22/08

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  • Bad
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very tasteless and the pepper made it extrememly spicy along with the onions. Kids did not like this at all. Sorry but will not make again ever! - 8/13/07

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  • I used homemade chicken broth in place of the water, but found the recipe to be kind of bland as-is. We ended up adding a lot more salt and pepper and some sriracha to give it more flavor. With the modifications, it turned out pretty good. - 5/4/13

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  • read other comments that recipe was bland so I added a packet of low sodium taco mix for flavor and 1/2 cup of brown rice to make it a complete meal...flavor was very good, quick easy recipe that is a complete meal we will have it again - 3/28/13

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  • I love chicken so this will be great. Thanks for the recipe - 3/23/13

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  • This is a very good soup, but you must add something (I added a roux) to make it a stew. I also used 1 tablespoon instead of teaspoons of the seasonings and added seasoned salt to make the flavor to our liking. - 3/4/13

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  • Very nice. I used chicken broth, a chopped fresh clove of garlic, added chives and parsley and left out the oregano and pepper. Threw it all in the pot this morning (it barely fit, so future cooks may want to watch their quantities more closely than I did), and had a lovely bowl of soup this evening - 2/15/13

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  • Love love loved it. I will say it turned out to be more soupy than stew like but was over all delicious. I used low sodium broth instead of the water with lemon. - 2/15/13

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  • too peppery, so reduced that and prefer real garlic to powdered. otherwise good and easy! - 10/13/12

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  • This was good but not very colorful. Looking appetizing is a lot of the satisfaction. - 9/22/12

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  • 5 WW pts - 5/8/12

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  • excellent-I used sweet potatoes.... - 4/13/12

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  • Try this with chicken stock instead of water and cut back on the seasonings. - 3/29/12

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  • I would really call this more of a soup than a stew. Healthy for you. Tasted okay. - 3/22/12

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  • I liked this recipe and will definitely try it again. I substituted no-salt-added chicken stock for half of the water. The next time, I'll probably just use stock, because it was a little bland. I forgot to add the lemon juice at the beginning, but I think I prefer it at the end. - 3/5/12

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  • This is a really tasty comfort food. My husband and I liked it very much. We had a second meal with the leftovers, and then I made a soup with the final leftovers. Thank you, ChihuahuaMama! - 12/27/11

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  • Great basic recipe! This will go well with most of the things that I find in chickenbrothrecipes.com - 12/22/11

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  • no flavor - 12/20/11

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  • I ake this with no white potatoes and I use mashed sweet poataoes I always have on hand in the freezer to thicken the both. I always sautee the chicken pieces and the onion to get more flavor. We adjusted to low sodium for medical issues and now lower sodium leaves the true flavor to enjoy. - 12/17/11

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  • Sounds easy enough...lets try it! - 12/17/11

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  • sounds delicious. will make this today. - 12/17/11

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  • Made this recipe today. I used College Inn Culinary Broth w/White Wine & Herbs instead of the water. It needed some salt, but otherwise it tasted good. Hubby liked it but thinks I should thicken the broth so it's more like a stew. As is, it seems more like a soup. - 12/4/11

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  • Great recipe. I used flour to thicken it. Super comfort food. - 11/17/11

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  • Handy for a second meal when buying Family Pack of Chicken, also handy when ckeaning out Frig. of left over veggies. Tastes good too. - 9/14/11

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  • SOUNDS GOOD! - 7/5/11

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  • Instead of using potaotes i switched out for cabbage and bell pepper no mushrooms and it turned out awesome my husband loved it . Served it with some brown rice . - 6/28/11

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  • I made this recipe for dinner this evening. I found this recipe to be very bland, shouldn't there have been something more that water and lemon juice? I believe if I make it again I will use some chicken broth as part of the liquid. - 6/9/11

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  • I made with vegtable stock instead of water. Very good! - 4/9/11

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  • Great receipe, 2nd time making it. My grandduaghter ate at least 8 bowls and I sent some home with her, lol. I did use the low sodium chicken broth instead of water and didn't use mushrooms this time, a little less pepper and shredded the chicken instead of cubed. Will make it again for sure. - 1/31/11

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  • very tasty and a great base as mentioned - 1/13/11

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  • I like to add stewed tomatoes! Yumm! - 1/3/11

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  • yum - 12/31/10

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  • Very good and super easy - my kind of recipe! - 11/23/10

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  • This is great, i sometimes use beef or extra lean minced beef, have to take celery out as hubby doesnt like it, but I add turnip or leeks sometimes, its nice whatever way we make it xx - 11/3/10

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  • Very good and very easy! Thanks so much for sharing! - 11/1/10

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  • I love using my slow cooker, but this dish did not cut it. I used 1/2 chicken broth, 1/2 water, added some xtra veges, & used 2 red/2 white potatoes. VERY BLAND. No flavor at all. Way too much broth. I added a can of roasted dice tomatoes & lots of salt but it was still flavorless. Won't make again - 11/1/10

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  • I made with half chicken broth instead of the water. It may have been more appealing to my family if it were a thicker base. We're most likely not going to try this again though. - 10/21/10

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  • My family found this recipe a bit lacking, but I am going to try some add-ins and see what happens, thanks for the ideas! It is a great basis, though, thanks for the recipe! - 10/8/10

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  • It's cooking now, and smells wonderful!1 - 9/21/10

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  • yummo - 9/9/10

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  • MADE THIS FOR DINNER TONIGHT AND IT WAS VERY GOOD. - 7/28/10

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  • I couldn't decide whether to use chicken on the bone or boneless, so I used some of both ... boneless chicken breasts and then bone-in whole chicken parts. The resulting meal was quite savory, and the spices accentuated the flavor. I agree with the comment to add more veggies - they cook down - 7/24/10

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  • Can someone tell me how big a serving is? I find it hard to figure that one out. Tell me calories per serving, but how big is the serving? - 7/22/10

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  • I added some fresh garlic and some broccoli and cauliflower (because they needed to be used up) and it turned out really good! - 7/21/10

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    This sounds great and low in sodium. I love making slow cooker meals and this sounds great for fall meal or any meal.
    Thanks for sharing. - 7/21/10

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  • I discovered College Broth now makes some "culinary blend" broths - and used their Thai Coconut Curry chicken broth with this - definitely gave it a nice flavour!! - 7/21/10

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  • This is a good basic recipe for the crockpot! I like to add yams & turnips for extra flavor. A little garlic & nutmeg will also bring out the flavor!! I like recipes like this because I'm on the low fat/low salt diet & prefer not to use canned food. - 7/20/10

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  • looking forward to this - 7/20/10

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  • Very delicious and yummy. You will love it, you must try it. - 7/20/10

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