Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together tender chicken thighs, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmering in a rich broth that melds flavors beautifully over hours of cooking. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and return home to a warm, delicious meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. Serve it alongside crusty bread or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of savory goodness. Customize with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch; this stew is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Layer chopped vegetables in the slow cooker; place chicken thighs on top.
- Sprinkle garlic and thyme over the chicken; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg