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Delicious slow cooker chicken stew in a bowl garnished with herbs

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

This hearty slow cooker chicken stew is packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich broth, making it the perfect comforting meal for any day of the week. Simply set it and forget it for an easy and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken breast/thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs Potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Celery, sliced
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup Flour or cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Large spoon/ladle
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If desired, sear chicken pieces in a pan with a little oil until lightly browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker with the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour with a little cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking until thickened.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking, then remove the bay leaf before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the thickening slurry. This stew tastes even better the next day!