Description
A heartwarming and comforting chicken stew made in a slow cooker with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear each side until golden brown.
- Load the Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker. Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves.
- Season it Up: Sprinkle the thyme, salt, and pepper over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth. If using flour for thickening, whisk it with a bit of broth first, then stir it in.
- Set and Forget: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Final Touches: Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace chicken with chickpeas or lentils and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg