Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe. This dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection in one pot. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy recipe allows you to simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the magic. Enjoy it as a wholesome family meal or impress guests at your next gathering. With its rich flavors and versatility, this stew will soon become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into chunks and slice all vegetables.
- Place chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
- Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- For thicker stew (optional), whisk flour with water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.
- Add frozen peas in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg