Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is a one-pot wonder that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
For the Stew:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium-sized 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 flour for thickening (optional)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Sear the Chicken – Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- Step 2: Load Up the Slow Cooker – Place seared chicken, vegetables, potatoes, garlic, and bay leaves in the slow cooker.
- Step 3: Add Seasonings – Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients and stir.
- Step 4: Pour in the Chicken Broth – Pour the chicken broth over the mixture. Add flour if desired for thickening.
- Step 5: Set and Forget – Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy – Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This stew is even more flavorful the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- You can customize the vegetables in this stew based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low, 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
