Description
Warm and comforting, this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a hearty and delicious meal perfect for busy days. Packed with tender chicken and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful broth, it’s a family favorite that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stew:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Flavor: Add the tomato paste and pour in the chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Thicken (Optional): If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a thicker stew.
- Finish: Add the peas in the final 10 minutes and stir to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added depth, sear the chicken and onions before adding them to the slow cooker.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
