Description
This hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and rich broth come together effortlessly in your crock pot for a satisfying meal that feels like home.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Vegetables: 1 large yellow onion (chopped), 3 carrots (peeled and sliced), 3 celery stalks (sliced), 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Broth: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, salt and black pepper to taste
- Flour: ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Frozen Peas: 1 cup
- Fresh Parsley: For garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken and Vegetables: Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks (thighs can go in whole). Chop onion, slice carrots and celery, halve potatoes, and mince garlic.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place chicken at bottom. Scatter vegetables over top. Sprinkle with garlic and seasonings. Whisk flour into broth until smooth, stir in tomato paste, and pour over everything. Add bay leaf.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until chicken shreds easily and potatoes are tender.
- Finish and Thicken: Remove bay leaf. Shred chicken if using thighs. Stir in frozen peas. For thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp cold water and stir in, then cook on High for 20-30 minutes more.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop or in microwave, adding broth if too thick. For gluten-free version, use cornstarch or gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg