Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Stew Recipe

There’s nothing more comforting on a cool day than a hearty stew, and it seems that winter isn’t nearly done with us. After having a couple of warmer days earlier in the week, I stepped outside yesterday morning to walk the dogs and quickly retreated back into the house to grab a sweater. You just don’t know what to expect during the month of March. If you find yourself catching a late-season chill, whip up this Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Stew recipe. It’s sure to bring you some comfort.

I must admit that pork sausage is not my favorite thing to eat, but chicken sausage is a whole different story. I love the stuff, and it’s great for simple slow cooker recipes. Applegate makes an Organic Sweet Italian Chicken and Turkey Sausage that I absolutely love, and al fresco Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage is another one of my favorites. Whatever brand you like will work for this recipe.

Italian chicken sausage, cannellini beans, fire roasted tomatoes, and seasonings come together so perfectly in this easy-to-make slow cooker chicken sausage stew recipe. Top it off with some crumbled bacon and your family is sure to be asking for seconds. I think you’re going to enjoy this simple recipe. It ranks right up with with some of my favorite slow cooker recipes like split pea soup and veggie lasagna. Oh, and you’ve gotta check this post out for 4 of my favorite slow cooker sandwich recipes.

Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Stew

Ingredients:
1 lb Italian chicken sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, roughly chopped
1⁄2 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 can fire roasted tomatoes with garlic, drained
2 cans cannellini beans, one drained and one undrained
1⁄2 cup chicken broth

1⁄4 bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions: Place all ingredients, except for the bacon, in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Stir in bacon before serving.