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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a savory broth served in a white bowl.

The Best Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Stew packed with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a flavorful, savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends!

Ingredients

Scale

  • Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • Vegetables:

    • 3 carrots, diced

    • 3 celery stalks, diced

    • 1 onion, diced

  • Potatoes: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced

  • Chicken Broth: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons

  • Thyme: 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • Bay Leaves: 2

  • Salt and Pepper: To taste

  • Flour: ¼ cup (optional, for thickening)

  • Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken

    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown for extra flavor.

  2. Load Up the Slow Cooker

    • Transfer seared chicken into your slow cooker. Add diced carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves.

  3. Add Seasonings

    • Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  4. Pour in the Broth

    • Pour chicken broth and stir in tomato paste until evenly mixed. If you’d like a thicker stew, sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.

  5. Cook

    • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.

  6. Finish and Serve

    • Remove bay leaves. Shred or chop the chicken if desired. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken thighs add richer flavor, but breasts work great for a leaner option.

Yukon gold potatoes hold up beautifully without getting mushy.

For extra veggies, stir in peas, corn, or green beans during the last hour of cooking.

Leftovers taste even better the next day and are perfect for meal prep!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW)
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 610 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Find it online: https://slowcookersrecipes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-stew/