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Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

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Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew is a classic Southern dish that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and savory spices, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, this hearty stew is easy to make and packed with smoky, comforting flavors.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth

1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken

1 ½ cups frozen lima beans

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen sliced okra

1 ½ cups corn

3 medium-sized red potatoes, diced

1 cup diced onion

1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

¾ cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp minced garlic

12 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco or your choice)

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well.

  • Cook: Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Stir occasionally.

  • Serve: Once cooked, stir the stew and serve hot with cornbread or crackers.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze the stew in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Spicy Kick: Add more hot sauce or a diced jalapeño for extra heat.

Thicker Stew: Mash some of the potatoes during cooking for a thicker texture, or stir in a cornstarch slurry.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Comfort Food, Stew, Southern
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Southern