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Ultimate Slow Cooker Chicken Stew: Easy Hearty Comfort Food Recipe

This comforting slow cooker chicken stew features tender chicken thighs simmered with vegetables in a rich broth for a hearty, family-friendly meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it cooks hands-free for 6-8 hours, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them for 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for another minute to create a roux.
  3. Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker along with carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas.
  5. Remove bay leaves before serving. The chicken should be tender enough to shred easily with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

This stew freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. For thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water and stir in during last 30 minutes. Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for enhanced flavor.