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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Chicken Stew for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew combines tender chicken with wholesome vegetables, creating a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth homemade broth is a great substitute
  • 4 medium Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 medium Potatoes diced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for browning the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour optional for thickening
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Layer the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery in the slow cooker, then add minced garlic.
  4. Add tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  5. Nestle the browned chicken on top and pour in chicken broth until the chicken is submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the stew.
  8. To thicken, combine flour with cold broth, stir into the stew, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better flavor; adjust seasonings to taste.

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