Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken thighs simmered with vibrant carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this stew fills your home with delightful aromas while effortlessly cooking in your slow cooker. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that will satisfy your cravings and bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium carrots, chopped (1.5 cups)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (2 cups)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In the slow cooker, layer half of the chopped vegetables at the bottom, followed by the seasoned chicken and remaining veggies.
- Sprinkle thyme and minced garlic over everything. Pour enough chicken broth to cover without submerging.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks and stir before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
