Description
A hearty and comforting chicken stew that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filled with tender chicken, carrots, and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Place the seared chicken, diced vegetables, cubed potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients, then stir gently.
- Pour in the chicken broth. If using flour, whisk with a little broth or water before adding, or sprinkle it over and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Avoid overmixing for tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg