Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmer together to create a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Stew:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Season and Cook: Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, rosemary, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Thicken (Optional): During the last 30 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry for a thicker stew.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with bread or rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, brown the chicken and sauté onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste.
- Stew freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
