Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, a heartwarming dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, this stew creates a cozy atmosphere that everyone will love. Simply toss all ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic. The result is a flavorful, hearty meal that’s not only comforting but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Whether served on its own or alongside crusty bread or fluffy biscuits, this stew promises to satisfy and nourish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 medium carrots
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 3 medium red potatoes
- 3 bay leaves
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup Italian parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown; transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and carrots until softened. Add garlic and herbs, stirring until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and deglaze with broth; transfer mixture to slow cooker.
- Add potatoes, bay leaves, remaining broth, salt, and pepper; cook on HIGH for about 4 hours.
- Create a slurry with flour and some broth; stir into the stew along with frozen peas halfway through cooking.
- Shred chicken when cooked; return to pot with parsley and adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg