Easy Crock Pot Brunswick Stew

Warm, hearty, and effortlessly delicious, this Easy Crock Pot Brunswick Stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Packed with tender shredded chicken, smoky pulled pork, and a medley of vegetables like corn and lima beans, this slow cooker recipe is brimming with Southern-inspired flavor. The rich combination of barbecue sauce, tomatoes, and smoked paprika creates a savory base that simmers to perfection over hours, leaving you with a homestyle stew that tastes like it’s been tended to all day. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking method, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it with cornbread or crackers for a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, this Brunswick stew is as easy as it is comforting.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups Pulled pork (cooked)
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup Frozen lima beans
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 15 oz Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1 piece Yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Add the cooked pulled pork, frozen corn, and frozen lima beans to the crock pot.

Step 3

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and chicken broth.

Step 4

Stir in the barbecue sauce, chopped yellow onion, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 5

Gently mix all the ingredients together in the crock pot to evenly combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

After cooking, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot. Shred the chicken using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.

Step 8

Stir the stew to combine the shredded chicken and let it simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

Step 10

Serve warm in bowls with cornbread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2792.4 grams (2792.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2870

Total Fat 96.90g	124%
Saturated Fat 28.70g	144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 677mg	226%
Sodium 9755mg	424%
Total Carbohydrate 222.00g	81%
Dietary Fiber 26.20g	94%
Total Sugars 130.90g
Protein 262.10g	524%

Vitamin D 4IU	18%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 5949mg	127%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 37.3%

Carbs: 31.6%