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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

This hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, filled with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs simmered in a rich broth. A perfect one-pot meal, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or meal prep. If you’re searching for satisfying chicken slow cooker recipes, this stew will warm your table and become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prepare vegetables: dice potatoes, slice carrots, chop celery and onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In the slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Place chicken on top.
  4. Add chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir gently.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Remove chicken, shred or cube it, then return it to the stew.
  7. Stir in a flour slurry (flour + water) and cook for 20 minutes more until the stew thickens.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with bread or biscuits.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
  • For deeper flavor, sear chicken before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.