Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Few comforting, home-cooked dishes hold a candle to a steaming bowl of chicken stew. The rich aroma wafting through your kitchen as it slow-cooks is enough to make your mouth water. If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, and wholesome meal, this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe is for you.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Thighs or breasts
- 3 Carrots Diced
- 3 stalks Celery Diced
- 1 Onion Diced
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Begin by searing the chicken in a hot skillet until it turns golden brown. This step enhances the flavor of the stew.
- Place the seared chicken, diced vegetables, potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves into your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the dried thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Carefully pour the chicken broth over the mixture in the slow cooker. If you prefer a thicker stew, sprinkle flour and stir until it thickens.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a delectable stew.
- Once the cooking time is up, ladle the hot chicken stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
356
mg
15
%
Potassium
205
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
2690
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Bay Leaves, Black Pepper, Carrots, Celery, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Onion, Potatoes, Salt, Thyme, Tomato Paste