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Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Stew

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Author: Imma Published:12/17/2015Updated:3/17/2022
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Stew simmered with garlic, onions, tomatoes, ginger, thyme and Caribbean spices. Comfort food never tasted so good! Pull out your slow cooker cause you’re going to want to make this ASAP!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans Stew

My first slow cooker was an impulse purchase, and I got it because it was dead cheap. Sadly, it collected dust for MANY MANY years and to tell you the truth, for the life of me, I can’t really remember what happened to it.

This time, I am not going to let that happen; I bought this one with the intention of putting it to WORK. I’m getting my money’s worth. In fact, I have recipes lined up to try or remake in this crockpot. So be prepared.

This slow cooker chicken and bean stew has been crossed off that list. It’s quickly becoming a staple in my household. Incredibly popular when I serve it to a crowd and incredibly easy to make, with just about 10 minutes of prep time required.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans Stew

Make it with canned beans or leftover beans – it’s quicker this way. I always boil more beans than needed and freeze to make soups and stews. No preference here, any beans will suffice.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans Stew

Same with chicken, you can use boneless, or bone-in chicken breast or thighs. I used leftover bone-in chicken from a previous recipe and just took the skin off.

Notes

  • Since slow cookers mellow out the flavors of spices, it’s always good to adjust your spices as needed towards the end of the cooking.
  • If you don’t own a slow cooker, you can always make this stovetop too, it’s just that easy and practical. Just follow the same instructions and instead of adding everything into the pot, you add some stock, bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it simmer until chicken is cooked through. Easy!
  • When adding chicken, it is a great idea to brown the chicken first, for a few minutes, sauté the garlic, onions and other spices stove top, before adding to the crockpot. Seriously adds flavor.
  • If you want to throw everything in the crockpot and cook away, that’s fine too. I always brown before adding to the slow cooker. 
  • After making this chicken and beans, you MUST make this corn bread. You would thank me later. Incredibly Delicious!
Spicy and Sweet Pineapple Cornbread

It’s a match made in heaven.

Enjoy!!

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Stew simmered with garlic, onions, tomatoes, ginger, thyme and Caribbean spices. Comfort food never tasted so good! Pull out your slow cooker cause you’re going to want to make this ASAP!
4.79 from 14 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
Caribbean
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 – 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
  • 2- tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 green onion diced
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (use scotch bonnet pepper if you want more heat)
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin spice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 medium tomato chopped
  • 4 cups cooked beans or 1-2 15oz. cans rinse and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth or more
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder optional
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro/parsley leaves optional

Instructions

  • Place chicken thighs in a large bowl. Then season with your preferred seasoning, salt or marinate with garlic, ginger, paprika, white pepper and thyme.
  • When ready to cook, heat up a skillet or large sauce pan with about 2 tablespoons oil, and then brown the chicken about 3-4 minutes until chicken is golden brown. Remove and place in the crockpot. Drain any excess oil from the skillet and leave about 2 Tablespoons of oil or add more if needed.
  • Add the onions, garlic, green onions, thyme, ginger,cumin, paprika, all spice, jalapeño and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add to crockpot.
  • Then add beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, bouillon powder, and salt. Cover and cook on high for about 3-4 hours.

Stove top method

  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 35 minutes or more until chicken is tender and has reached desired consistency.
  • Adjust seasonings and thickness of soup according to preference with broth and spices.
  • Remove shredded chicken, if desired, and serve warm with corn bread. Garnish with parsley ,green onions or cilantro.

Tips & Notes:

  1. Since slow cookers mellow out he flavors of spices, it’s always good to adjust your spices as needed towards the end of the cooking.
  2. If you don’t own a slow cooker, you can always make this stovetop too, it’s just that easy and practical. Just follow the same instructions and instead of, adding everything into the pot, you add some stock, bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Until chicken cooked through. Easy!
  3. When adding chicken, it is a great idea to brown the chicken first, for a few minutes, sauté the garlic, onions and other spices stove top, before adding to the crockpot. Seriously adds flavor.
  4. If you want to throw everything in the crockpot and cook away, that’s fine too, but sauté and I always brown before adding to slow cooker.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 480kcal (24%)| Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)| Protein: 53g (106%)| Fat: 12g (18%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Cholesterol: 116mg (39%)| Sodium: 485mg (21%)| Potassium: 1503mg (43%)| Fiber: 12g (50%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 1005IU (20%)| Vitamin C: 17.7mg (21%)| Calcium: 68mg (7%)| Iron: 5.7mg (32%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: Caribbean
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 485mg21%
Potassium 1503mg43%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 53g106%
Vitamin A 1005IU20%
Vitamin C 17.7mg21%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 5.7mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Slow cooker chicken and beans

When ready to cook heat up a skillet or large sauce pan with about 2 tablespoons oil, and then brown the chicken about 3-4 minutes until chicken is golden brown: remove and place in the crockpot.

Slow cooker chicken and beans

Add the onions, garlic, thyme, ginger, paprika, all spice, jalapeño and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add to crockpot
slow cooker chicken and beans

slow cooker chicken and beans

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  1. TheLocoKollective says

    Posted on 9/22 at 11:20PM

    5 stars
    Do you have th4e recipe for the corn bread?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/23 at 12:14PM

      Yes I do right here

      Reply
  2. lynn Meagher says

    Posted on 9/17 at 7:41AM

    What kind of beans do you use kidney or black?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/17 at 8:50AM

      I used kidney beans. Black beans would work as well.

      Reply
  3. Jennie says

    Posted on 9/13 at 4:27PM

    This was amazing. These spices go so well together and all of the ingredients were stuff I already had nothing super special to look for specifically. My favorite kind of meal! Thanks you!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/14 at 9:58AM

      Mine too! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts.

      Reply
  4. Anne Murphy says

    Posted on 12/25 at 8:16AM

    Enjoy your slow cooker! I love mine… (though honestly, I often use it to cook ingredients rather than finished recipes – it’s an easy way to keep cooked beans or meat on hand for later recipes.)

    I totally agree about the preliminary saute. You can skip it if you’re in a rush, and really have to, but it adds so much flavor…

    I’ve done variations of this, but your spices sound wonderful. I never used allspice much, and am learning to – and loving it… this gives me another variable with it. Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    Posted on 12/24 at 12:57AM

    5 stars
    I really fancy a big bow of this full of flavor chicken and bean stew. I might try something similar over boxing day with some left over turkey. Have yourself a fab Xmas break and catch up in the New Year.

    Reply
  6. Brian Jones says

    Posted on 12/23 at 1:54AM

    Oh wow I love the spicy twist on this simple bean and chicken soup, sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  7. Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto says

    Posted on 12/22 at 6:43AM

    This sounds absolutely delicious! I don’t have a slow cooker at home (but luckily was able to use one while housesitting in Costa Rica) but I need to get one! It’s such an awesome kitchen gadget!

    Reply
  8. Halimah says

    Posted on 12/22 at 2:22AM

    Oh Immy, I just love every bit of your posts. I have actually tried some recipes and am doing pretty well.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/22 at 5:08AM

      Awesome!!! Super happy to hear this.

      Reply
  9. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    Posted on 12/21 at 8:42AM

    Oooh yes, I could go for a huge bowl of this right now! I love homemade stew, especially on a cold Winter’s night snuggled on the sofa. This would be just perfect!

    Reply
  10. Louisa [Living Lou] says

    Posted on 12/20 at 4:45PM

    This looks so comforting and delicious! I, too, always saute my onions and garlic and brown the meat – it adds so much flavour to the dish, I also find that onions never quite cook out properly in the slow cooker.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/21 at 1:54AM

      Yes, Yes. Totally agree.

      Reply
  11. Ann {Created To Cook} says

    Posted on 12/19 at 6:10PM

    This looks perfect for the cold winter months ahead. My slow cooker is also collecting dust somewhere, so I think i’ll give it a try on the stove top.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/19 at 8:01PM

      Ann, you need to pull out that slow cooker. You’ll be glad you did

      Reply
    • Laura says

      Posted on 5/23 at 5:09PM

      5 stars
      Thanks for another fantastic recipe! It was a hit with the family, the littles included 🙂 I’ll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
  12. AiPing | Curious Nut says

    Posted on 12/18 at 12:36PM

    Where does one store the slow cooker when one doesn’t have enough space. 🙁 I need a slow cooker! Ah, this looks so so so good especially with the cold cold weather for this tropical girl.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/19 at 8:00PM

      I have that same problem too! Cleaned out my space and only kept a few cooking pans and pots.If I buy something new then something got to go. You need one Tropical girl

      Reply
  13. Michael says

    Posted on 12/18 at 12:30PM

    Line 4 of the instructions state add ketchup and brown sauce but no amounts are given

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/19 at 7:56PM

      Silly me. Recipe updated . Not needed.Thanks

      Reply
  14. SwtNene says

    Posted on 12/18 at 11:27AM

    5 stars
    Looks amazing. I know this is going to be a hit. Will try this very soon.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/18 at 11:33AM

      Thanks! Don’t forget the cornbread. They really pair well together.

      Reply
  15. Allison says

    Posted on 12/18 at 10:50AM

    5 stars
    This is perfect! My favorite kind of slow cooker recipe. Definitely making this one!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/18 at 11:34AM

      Thanks Allison. Do tell how it works out for you.

      Reply
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