Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
This slow cooker chicken stew is a comforting and hearty dish made with tender chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for cold weather dinners.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into chunks.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add vegetables and garlic on top. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring ingredients are covered. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
Serving
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in peas and corn if desired, and allow to heat through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
Storage
- Store any leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
- Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Notes
Pro Tips: For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with water and add to the stew.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use chicken breast if preferred.
How to Serve: Serve with bread or over rice.
Storage & Freshness: Store in fridge up to 4 days, freeze up to 3 months.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prep ingredients in advance and store in ziplock bags for easy assembly.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use chicken breast if preferred.
How to Serve: Serve with bread or over rice.
Storage & Freshness: Store in fridge up to 4 days, freeze up to 3 months.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prep ingredients in advance and store in ziplock bags for easy assembly.