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There is absolutely no need to substitute meats or sear the meat, as another reviewer suggested. With the sage, thyme, and paprika I found the recipe to be plenty flavorful. If, however, you think it's too bland, try adding fresh thyme. But my family loved this recipe exactly as written and I was happy to see it in the Halloween issue. Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rosky02"},"reviewBody":"Had a very nice flavor, however I do not recommend putting the cornstarch in it. It does not thicken chicken broth and leaves the broth very chalky. Will fix again but ditch the cornstarch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rosedubbs"},"reviewBody":"Great base recipe, though it needs some work, so I did make some changes. First it's always best not to use lean meats in a crock pot, so I used boneless chicken thighs instead. Secondly, it's very important to sear your meat before adding to crock pot. This not only seals in the juices making it more tender and moist, but it also prevents all those chicken juices from oozing out into the stew making it less watered down and bland. For those of you that commented on the recipe being too bland this was probably the problem. Not your fault though as the recipe did not specify. So I seared my boneless thighs in a bit of oil on both sides before adding to crock pot. When I opened the lid and stirred,I found my chicken thighs melted apart beautifully; didn't even have to cut them up. Thirdly, I love rice in my stew, so I added about a cup of uncooked brown rice at the beginning. Because of the rice I had no need for extra water or cornstarch. The consistency was perfect. Finally, In addition to spices above, I also added minced garlic, basil, parsley, curry powder, and seasoned salt. The curry powder gave it a little kick. Will make again. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Daisysdesigns"},"reviewBody":"Made this for Christmas dinner. I used yams instead of potatoes. And fresh rosemary. It was good but a little bland. I added curry powder and it was SO delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MichaelMelchizedek"},"reviewBody":"Great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aluvlyangel"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I hate stews! But this recipe is so amazing. I make it every time the weather starts to get cold.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"robertsguthriew"},"reviewBody":"chicken needs to be browned before putting into slow cooker, something missing in this recipe, potatoes tasted good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2005-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SusanErhardt"},"reviewBody":"Quite tasty! Prep time of ten minutes is ridiculously optimistic, however. It look me about 40 minutes to wash and cut the vegetables, cut the chicken, and put everything into the pot. I left out the cornstarch and it was still delish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MBO'R"},"reviewBody":"Easy, tasty, & family love it.\u00a0 Used organic chicken stock from a carton instead of canned stock.\u00a0 Chose to leave out celery and didn't miss it.\u00a0\u00a0 Have used mini potatoes and baby carrots to make it even faster to make.\u00a0\u00a0","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deannasnz"},"reviewBody":"so boring, there are better things to make with these ingredients","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"azneongirl"},"reviewBody":"I accidentally doubled the paprika, and cooked on low for 7 hours instead, but my family (including an 11 year old) really enjoyed this last night!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"vpg1954"},"reviewBody":"Too bland even by doubling the paprika and browning the chicken.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"1657","romance_copy_dek":"Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. 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Great recipe, however I added one tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning and two cloves of minced garlic, and a teaspoon of hot sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"dfd10054c4b54f41a5ea0a32b2c8d1a3","MemberId":9292387,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Ronald","SubmittedDate":"10\/23\/2017 16:49"},{"Comment":"
Great!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/17\/2017 18:56","GUID":"ab486e5d0b4a4f269990d5637473eba9","MemberId":9283802,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Michael","SubmittedDate":"10\/17\/2017 18:56"},{"Comment":"
Had a very nice flavor, however I do not recommend putting the cornstarch in it. It does not thicken chicken broth and leaves the broth very chalky. Will fix again but ditch the cornstarch.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/03\/2016 17:28","GUID":"313cb785a30d447b82c32ceb3f12071f","MemberId":8946513,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"rosky02","SubmittedDate":"10\/03\/2016 17:28"},{"Comment":"
As a volunteer field editor for Taste Recipes magazine I thought this was a delicious recipe. The chicken breast meat is very tender if you follow the directions in the recipe. There is absolutely no need to substitute meats or sear the meat, as another reviewer suggested. With the sage, thyme, and paprika I found the recipe to be plenty flavorful. If, however, you think it's too bland, try adding fresh thyme. But my family loved this recipe exactly as written and I was happy to see it in the Halloween issue. Thanks for sharing!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2016 13:14","GUID":"92bb9952935643da930c6baf262daa4e","MemberId":6059530,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jennifer","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2016 13:12"},{"Comment":"
Great base recipe, though it needs some work, so I did make some changes. First it's always best not to use lean meats in a crock pot, so I used boneless chicken thighs instead. Secondly, it's very important to sear your meat before adding to crock pot. This not only seals in the juices making it more tender and moist, but it also prevents all those chicken juices from oozing out into the stew making it less watered down and bland. For those of you that commented on the recipe being too bland this was probably the problem. Not your fault though as the recipe did not specify. So I seared my boneless thighs in a bit of oil on both sides before adding to crock pot. When I opened the lid and stirred,I found my chicken thighs melted apart beautifully; didn't even have to cut them up. Thirdly, I love rice in my stew, so I added about a cup of uncooked brown rice at the beginning. Because of the rice I had no need for extra water or cornstarch. The consistency was perfect. Finally, In addition to spices above, I also added minced garlic, basil, parsley, curry powder, and seasoned salt. The curry powder gave it a little kick. Will make again. :)<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2015 02:41","GUID":"788edd87ebf54a7b80f623c2a2a615c8","MemberId":8589219,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Rosedubbs","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2015 02:41"},{"Comment":"
Made this for Christmas dinner. I used yams instead of potatoes. And fresh rosemary. It was good but a little bland. I added curry powder and it was SO delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"057be9ce04114d78876ce58aea5a3abc","MemberId":7557443,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Daisysdesigns","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2013 21:15"},{"Comment":"
so boring, there are better things to make with these ingredients<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2013 18:24","GUID":"d95998663bfc460581a0083500d9fc95","MemberId":6542477,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"deannasnz","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2013 18:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/07\/2013 14:13","GUID":"9cc94abf158b4a33a4feb3b6f1654aa4","MemberId":6668505,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mrswynn22@yahoo.com","SubmittedDate":"01\/07\/2013 14:13"},{"Comment":"
<p>Easy, tasty, & family love it.<\/p> Used organic chicken stock from a carton instead of canned stock. Chose to leave out celery and didn't miss it. Have used mini potatoes and baby carrots to make it even faster to make. <\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/17\/2012 15:53","GUID":"ec48eadba6cb40d3943de246f6df1d90","MemberId":5344974,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MBO'R","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2012 15:53"},{"Comment":"
Too bland even by doubling the paprika and browning the chicken.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"10\/05\/2011 16:56","GUID":"44c458fc7f3a4d83b7001012c7922197","MemberId":3001312,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"vpg1954","SubmittedDate":"10\/05\/2011 16:56"},{"Comment":"
My husband and I hate stews! But this recipe is so amazing. I make it every time the weather starts to get cold.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2011 10:50","GUID":"61676afe6d60438c90635cd2c04e9913","MemberId":3541841,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aluvlyangel","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2011 10:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/27\/2010 06:43","GUID":"627e2824ee22428bbba496bdc09aa155","MemberId":2890907,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"timkin68","SubmittedDate":"12\/27\/2010 06:43"},{"Comment":"
I accidentally doubled the paprika, and cooked on low for 7 hours instead, but my family (including an 11 year old) really enjoyed this last night!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2010 17:17","GUID":"89636b3f0caa4127baa45fa9312e7b1e","MemberId":1085196,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"azneongirl","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2010 17:17"},{"Comment":"
chicken needs to be browned before putting into slow cooker, something missing in this recipe, potatoes tasted good<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2010 20:32","GUID":"4392557f9e1a47f9b9b03778721a023b","MemberId":5300951,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"robertsguthriew","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2010 20:32"},{"Comment":"
Delicious, but next time I will use a little less sage.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"","GUID":"de6fc85da380479baec42f6aaf0682c2","MemberId":2886768,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"esheelagh","SubmittedDate":"09\/28\/2009 04:01"},{"Comment":"
How can I use this in a 2qt slow cooker???<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3E9EA9E89B434997810C6F3E2C81E60C","MemberId":1650998,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"texasgal62","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2008 22:43"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312672,"name":"Soups","slug":"soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312607,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Choose from a large selection of ingredients when making these irresistible soup recipes, including gazpacho, potato soup, vegetable soup, lentil soup, chicken soup, chowder, turkey soup, broth, bean soup, ham soup, barley soup, meatball soup and more.","parent":310796,"count":3196,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/"},{"term_id":312710,"name":"Broth & Stock Recipes","slug":"broth-stock-recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312645,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Learn how to make flavorful bases for soup, bisque and more with this collection of broth soup recipes, including minestrone, Italian wedding soup, chicken broth, vegetable broth, beef broth, turkey broth, mushroom broth and more. Feed the whole family with these recipes for homemade soup stock, including gumbo, chicken stock, borscht, vegetable stock, matzo ball soup, beef stock, Scotch broth, turkey stock, dumpling soup, beef stock, pasta soup, turkey stock and more.","parent":312672,"count":1213,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/broth-stock-recipes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Stew"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n