Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew transforms hectic weeknights into cozy family dinners. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and rich broth come together with minimal prep while your crockpot does all the work.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Place seared chicken in slow cooker. Layer vegetables on top. Scatter garlic and add bay leaves.
3. Sprinkle thyme over vegetables. Whisk tomato paste into broth and pour over everything.
4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Don’t lift lid during cooking.
5. Remove bay leaves. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Brown chicken night before for faster morning assembly.
- Use slow cooker liners for quick cleanup.
- Freeze portions in containers for grab-and-go lunches.
- Add frozen peas or corn during last 15 minutes for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg