Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or busy family dinners. This hearty dish combines tender chicken thighs with a medley of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth—without any heavy cream. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for endless customization based on what you have on hand. Serve it with crusty bread, over rice, or alongside a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
- 2 large potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- Frozen green peas
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken until browned.
- Transfer to a slow cooker; sprinkle with flour, thyme, rosemary, and salt.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in milk and peas during the last few minutes of cooking before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg