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A rustic ceramic bowl filled with tender slow-cooked chicken stew, featuring golden-brown chicken chunks, soft baby potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich, golden broth. Garnished with fresh parsley, served on a wooden table with soft natural daylight and shallow depth of field.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

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This easy slow cooker chicken stew is cozy, hearty, and perfect for busy days. Just add ingredients and let your crockpot do the work!

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir in thyme, rosemary, and pepper.
  3. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
  4. Stir in peas and flour (if using) during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the broth slightly.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, omit the flour or use cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) stirred in at the end.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten flavors.
  • Meal prep tip: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-free adaptable

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 298 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 524mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 84mg
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