Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

A comforting and easy-to-make Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich, velvety broth that comes together in under fifteen minutes of prep time.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

2 lbs Chicken thighs skinless and boneless
4 large Carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes chopped into bite-sized cubes
2 stalks Celery sliced
1 large Yellow onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced

Seasonings and Broth

4 cups Low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Dried rosemary
1/2 cup Frozen peas added at the end
2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening
Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Prepare the Base

Place diced onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and potatoes into the bottom of your slow cooker.

Add the Chicken

Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken directly on top of the vegetables.

Season and Pour

Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth into the pot until the ingredients are mostly submerged.

Slow Cook

Cover the pot with the lid. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Shred the Chicken

Once the timer is up, remove the chicken thighs and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to gently shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, then return the chicken to the pot.

Thicken the Stew

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker along with the frozen peas.

Final Heat

Turn the slow cooker to High and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the peas are bright green and tender.

Notes

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with lean protein and a variety of colorful vegetables, making it a complete and nutritious meal. The dish is budget-friendly and yields a rich, velvety broth that coats every vegetable and piece of chicken perfectly. It is also kid-approved and easy to clean up, as everything cooks in one single pot.