Description
Hearty, comforting, and loaded with flavor, this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the perfect make-ahead meal for busy days. Tender chicken, chunky vegetables, and a rich broth come together effortlessly for a warming dish that satisfies every time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice all vegetables and trim any excess fat from the chicken.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, tomato paste, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Optional Thickening: If desired, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the stew. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Veggie Variations: Add green beans, peas, or corn in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of white wine or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.
- Creamy Option: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a creamier stew.
- Make Ahead: This stew is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
