Description
This hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is full of tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables simmered to cozy perfection—set it and forget it!
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, diced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, and garlic into the slow cooker.
2. Add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove bay leaves and shred the chicken inside the pot using two forks.
6. (Optional) Mix flour with 1/2 cup of water and stir into the stew for a thicker consistency. Let cook an additional 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
Add a handful of frozen peas in the last 10 minutes for extra color and sweetness.
Great with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg