🍲 Slow Cooker Healing Chicken Stew
💡 Fatigue-Friendly: Minimal prep, set-and-forget.This Slow Cooker Healing Chicken Stew is warm, nourishing, and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients to support immunity, gut health, and overall healing. It’s perfect for busy days and ideal for your Divine Wellness anti-inflammatory and wellness recipe collection.
🌿 Why This Stew Is Healing & Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken – provides protein for tissue repair and immune support
- Bone broth or low-sodium broth – supports gut and joint health
- Turmeric, garlic, and ginger – powerful natural anti-inflammatory ingredients
- Root vegetables – rich in antioxidants and fiber
- Slow cooking – enhances nutrient absorption and flavor
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Protein
- 1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Vegetables
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups zucchini or green beans (added later)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (added at the end)
Broth & Flavor
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1–1½ tsp sea salt (to taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon (added at the end)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
Place in the slow cooker:
- Chicken
- Carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, onion
- Garlic and ginger
- Turmeric, thyme/rosemary, black pepper, salt
- Olive oil
- Broth
Stir gently to combine.
Step 2: Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender and fully cooked.
Step 3: Shred the Chicken
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Step 4: Add Quick-Cooking Vegetables
Add zucchini or green beans. Cook 20–30 minutes more until tender.
Step 5: Finish the Stew
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Add fresh lemon juice for brightness and extra vitamin C.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy on its own as a healing meal
- Serve over quinoa or brown rice
- Pair with a side of anti-inflammatory greens
Nutrition Benefits
- High protein for recovery and strength
- Supports immune and digestive health
- Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
- Hydrating and easy to digest
Variations
Creamy Version: Stir in coconut milk at the end
Gut-Healing Version: Use homemade bone broth
Low-Carb: Replace sweet potatoes with cauliflower
Herb Boost: Add fresh parsley or cilantro before serving
