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Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

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  • Prep Time: 25 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 Minutes
  • Total Time: 85 Minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and savory broth that’s perfect for a cozy, fuss-free dinner.

Ingredients

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  • Main Stew Components:
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • Aromatics & Flavor Enhancers:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • Seasonings & Herbs:
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Finishing Touch:
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Chop all vegetables including potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, then mince the garlic. This careful preparation forms the delicious base for your Slow Cooker Chicken Stew.
  2. Combine Everything: Add the prepped chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire sauce, broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker. Ensure everything fits comfortably.
  3. Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly in the slow cooker until the flour is fully incorporated and no lumps remain. This critical step ensures your Slow Cooker Chicken Stew will thicken beautifully as it cooks.
  4. Cook Stew: Cover and cook your Slow Cooker Chicken Stew on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The stew is done when the chicken is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  5. Add Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen green peas. This adds a lovely freshness and vibrant color to your Slow Cooker Chicken Stew. Continue cooking until the peas are heated through.
  6. Remove Bay Leaf: Carefully remove and discard the bay leaf from the slow cooker. This ensures a smooth texture and prevents an overpowering herb flavor in your comforting stew, ready for assembly.
  7. Serve Warm: Ladle generous portions of your Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and serve immediately for a truly satisfying, cozy meal.

Notes

Thoroughly mix flour into ingredients to prevent a lumpy, thin broth and ensure proper thickening.

Store cooled stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; discard if off-smelling.

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend or half the amount of cornstarch for thickening.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread or buttermilk biscuits for soaking up the savory broth.

Prep vegetables and chicken by chopping them up to a day in advance; store separately in airtight containers in the fridge.

Sautéing the tomato paste with minced garlic before adding enhances the overall depth of flavor in the stew.

**Allergy Information:** Gluten, Fish

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