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
1–2 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco or your choice)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well.
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Cook: Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Stir occasionally.
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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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Comfort Food, Stew, Southern
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern