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slow cooker chicken stew recipe hearty

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe: Hearty, Homemade & Delicious

Join me for a cozy meal with my hearty slow cooker chicken stew. Tender chicken and vegetables simmer to perfection, creating a comforting dish that is sure to warm you up. Get ready to dig in!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680 g) skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in frozen peas.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or green beans for extra flavor.
  • This stew can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken stew, hearty meal