Description
Experience the cozy embrace of a Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe, an ultimate comfort dish ideal for Saturday Evening Meals. This Stew Recipe Slow Cooker pairs beautifully with rich flavors, making it a standout among Crock Pot Soup And Stew Recipes, perfect for Hearty Dinner Recipes Crock Pot enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, 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 for thickening (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the vegetables and cube the chicken.
- In the slow cooker, layer chicken, vegetables, and tomato paste.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, and pour chicken broth over ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour with water to form a slurry and stir into the stew to thicken.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve warm, garnished with parsley or fresh thyme.
Notes
- For a flavor boost, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust consistency by tweaking cooking time and liquid amount.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe