Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas simmered in a flavorful broth until deliciously tender.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stew:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken pieces until lightly browned.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer chicken to slow cooker, add vegetables, broth, herbs, and spices. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Thicken Stew: Make a slurry with flour and water, add peas to stew, and cook until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with white wine after browning chicken.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
