Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. Tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmer in a flavorful broth, creating a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs – extra fat trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil – for searing
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots – peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves – or ¾ teaspoon dried
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced – or ¼ teaspoon dried
- 3 medium red potatoes, quartered – or baby red potatoes
- 3 bay leaves – dried or fresh
- 5 cups chicken broth, divided – plus more as needed
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until browned on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Prepare Vegetables and Broth: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and tomato paste until softened. Add thyme, rosemary, potatoes, bay leaves, and 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour vegetable mixture over chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Thicken Stew: In a small bowl, mix flour with remaining cup of broth until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes to thicken.
- Finish and Serve: Add frozen peas and parsley to the stew. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this stew by adding other vegetables like celery or bell peppers.
- For a thicker stew, increase the amount of flour used for thickening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: slow cooker recipe, chicken stew, comfort food, easy dinner