Description
A comforting and hearty dish made in a slow cooker, combining chicken, vegetables, and pierogies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (Use skinless for a leaner option.)
- 1 bag frozen pierogies (cheese or potato) (Choose your preferred flavor.)
- 4 cups chicken broth (Low sodium broth is a healthier option.)
- 1 cup diced onion (Onion adds sweetness and depth.)
- 2 cups sliced carrots (Can substitute with peas or green beans.)
- 2 cups sliced celery (Adds crunch and flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Enhances the overall flavor.)
- to taste Salt and pepper (Adjust based on preference.)
- to taste Chopped parsley for garnish (Adds freshness and color.)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and slice the carrots and celery for uniform sizes.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Add frozen pierogies on top, without stirring, to allow them to absorb the flavors.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it with a fork and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a busy day, as it requires minimal prep time and is left to cook on its own.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream in the last hour of cooking.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of pierogies or add additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg