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Easy Crockpot Chicken Chickpea Harvest Stew

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4.1 from 41 reviews

A comforting stew made with tender chicken thighs, hearty chickpeas, and vegetables, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 can canned chickpeas
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken by placing the bone-in chicken thighs at the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and starch.
  3. Dice the carrots and celery, and chop the yellow onion.
  4. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mix.
  5. Combine the broth with bay leaves, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Add the butternut squash cubes for sweetness.
  7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).
  8. Check for tenderness; if necessary, cook longer.
  9. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding to the crockpot. Adjust spices to taste.

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