Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe: Easy Comfort Meal Ideas
A hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken stew that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the stew.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or bell peppers.
- This stew can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg