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How to cook vegetables stew?
In my opinion, vegetables stew can be prepared according to your preferences and the ingredients you have at hand, in different combinations. Thus, vegetables stew can be prepared with beef, pork, chicken or turkey, without any problems. It is everyone’s choice what kind of meat they want to add to the vegetables stew, but it is not mandatory to add meat.
Vegetable stew can be prepared without meat, thus being a tasty vegetarian warm dish, where the flavors of the vegetables used mix harmoniously, for an extra taste.
I chose to prepare chicken and vegetables stew because I thought that in this way I would provide Sofia with a complex meal, having both the proteins from the meat and the vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. Besides, I find that chicken cooks the fastest and I really wanted to prepare a super easy and fast stew.
But I also recommend you to try this amazing Turkey Vegetable Soup recipe, which is super easy to cook and filled with nutrients, for kids development.
For the same reason, namely the desire to cook a warm, complex meal as quickly as possible, I chose to prepare chicken and vegetables stew using the Crockpot Express Multicooker.
How to cook vegetables stew using a multicooker?
If you own a multicooker, whether it’s a CrockPot or another brand, you can consider yourself lucky π In my opinion, any type of kitchen appliance truly eases your cooking. In this case, I used the CrockPot Express Multicooker to cook this incredible 20 minute chicken and vegetable stew. I managed to do that by cooking the stew using the POULTRY Program for only 15 minutes.
Yes, that is correct. In 15 minutes, without any movement, you will get the delicious chicken and vegetable stew. And you have the freedom to use those 15 minutes for yourself, to enjoy a quiet coffee, to do other household chores or to spend quality time with your loved ones.
This is the program I used on my Multicooker, but I’m sure whatever other brand your multicooker is, it definitely has a special program for chicken, stew, or something similar.
You can use the same program if you choose a different type of meat, but you need to adjust the cooking time. Pork, beef and turkey need a bit more cooking time, so I would suggest extending the cooking time by about 5-10 minutes if you are opting for a meat other than chicken.
If you choose the vegetarian option for the stew, then even 10 minutes are enough, if you don’t want to overcook the ingredients.
What vegetables to add in the stew?
As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, I think you can add the vegetables you like, or the vegetables you have at your disposal, in the pantry or in the fridge. As always, I recommend using fresh vegetables, which you can find in the summer season in gardens or markets, but it is also okay if you choose to use frozen or canned vegetables. If you choose frozen or canned vegetables, try to be careful and adapt the cooking time, taking into account the fact that most of these products are pre-cooked, so they don’t need as much cooking time as the fresh ones.
For extra taste and flavor, I recommend adding onions to any stew recipe. In addition, garlic is another tasty and healthy ingredient. It is well known that garlic and onions contribute to strengthening the immune system if consumed regularly.
I also like to add carrots and red peppers, as I find that these vegetables provide a sweet taste that is especially pleasing to children, but also to adults. In addition, it colors the final dish beautifully, so we will get a colorful and delicious stew at the end of the cooking process. One easy and delicious option could be my Potatoes Stew Recipe.
From my point of view, for the vegetarian version you can add potatoes instead of meat. But it is not mandatory, as I repeat β everyone is free to add whatever ingredients they want to the stew composition.
Other vegetables that I consider suitable to be added to vegetable stew, regardless of whether meat is used or not, would be: zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower or broccoli.
Full Recipe – 20 minutes Chicken and Vegetables Stew
So, if you own a multicooker, don’t hesitate to use it for this delicious recipe. If you don’t have such an appliance, you can cook this chicken and vegetables stew recipe using a pot, on the stove, but it will be necessary to boil the dish a little longer, until the meat is tender enough.
Step-by-step Video Recipe – 20 minutes Chicken and Vegetables Stew
If you want to view the step-by-step video recipe for the 20 minutes Chicken and Vegetables Stew, please watch the video below.
Chicken and Vegetables Stew Recipeβ Made with Crockpot Express Multicooker
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot Express Multicooker
Ingredients
- 1 pc Onion
- 1 pc Garlic
- 1 pc Carrots
- 1 pc Red Pepper Bell
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 20 ml Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Tomato Juice
- Water
- Bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the CrockPot Express Multicooker by selecting the BROWN/SAUTEE program for 10 minutes;
- Once the pot is heated, add some oil and the chicken breast; Add salt and pepper and stir;
- After 5 minutes, add the vegetables, cut into slices or pieces, as you prefer. Also, add the grated garlic.
- After the program stops, add the tomato juice and some water (so that you can cover the ingredients with liquid in the pot). Add two bay leaves;
- Cook the chicken and vegetable stew using the POULTRY Program for 15 minutes.!!! DONβT FORGET TO CLOSE THE LID AND THE PRESSURE VALVE BEFORE COOKING UNDER PRESSURE WITH THE CROCKPOT EXPRESS MULTICOOKER !!!
- Once the Poultry program has ended, you can release the pressure from the pot and enjoy the chicken and vegetable stew.
Video
Nutrition
You can serve it simply, or you can combine it with a side dish such as rice, mashed potatoes or Potatoes au Gratin.
Also, for extra flavor, don’t hesitate to add a delicious roasted red peppers side salad.
Enjoy!
Please keep in mind that you are welcome to share your thoughts, opinions and reviews in the comments section. Until de next easy and delicious recipe, I wish you all a great time with your loved ones. Bye π
Thanks for the recipe. The instructions and the video made it so easy.