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Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A close-up of a hearty slow cooker chicken stew filled with tender chicken, carrots, potatoes, and peas in a rich broth.
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Make this easy slow cooker chicken stew for a comforting, set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner. It features tender chicken, potatoes, and carrots in a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (for slurry)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Place the cut chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  3. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  7. Stir the slurry into the stew in the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas.
  9. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened to your liking.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra richness, you can substitute 1 cup of the chicken broth with dry white wine.
  • If you prefer a creamier stew, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep; the flavor improves the next day.

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