Description
A hearty and warming slow cooker chicken stew filled with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for busy days or cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth. If thickening, make a slurry with flour and a bit of broth, then add it; otherwise, skip the flour.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For thicker stew, mix extra flour with broth to create a slurry. Add extra vegetables like peas or corn in the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken stew, slow cooker, comfort food, easy recipe, hearty meals