slow cooker chicken stew

Here’s a hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe—easy to prep and perfect for a comforting meal:

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🍲 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 1.5–2 lbs (700–900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)

• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients

   • Chop all vegetables and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine in slow cooker

   • Add chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.

   • Stir gently to combine.

3. Cook

   • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.

4. Thicken (optional)

   • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the stew, if desired.

5. Add peas

   • Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 5–10 minutes.

6. Serve

   • Remove bay leaf, taste for seasoning, and serve warm with crusty bread.

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💡 Tips

• Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful stew.

• For extra depth, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker.

• Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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I can also give a creamy slow cooker chicken stew version that’s rich like a chicken pot pie filling—super comforting. Do you want that version?