Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Stew
A soothing, low-acid batch stew with tender chicken, wild rice, and sweet potato simmered in rich bone broth. Gentle on digestions and easy to prep ahead for effortless weekday lunches and dinners.
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place the chicken breasts
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Place the chicken breasts
Place the chicken breasts, uncooked wild rice, sweet potato, carrot, and celery stalk into the slow cooker basin.
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Pour the chicken bone broth and olive…
Pour the chicken bone broth and olive oil evenly over all ingredients in the basin.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW heat for 6 hours (or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours) until the wild rice is soft and the chicken is tender.
Look for: the wild rice is soft and the chicken is tender
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Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting…
Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board using tongs and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker basin and stir in the fresh spinach until completely wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Look for: completely wilted
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Ladle one portion into a bowl to…
Ladle one portion into a bowl to serve immediately, and divide remaining portions into airtight glass containers to cool before refrigerating for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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