Description
A hearty and nourishing chicken stew cooked slowly, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes, slicing the carrots, dicing the celery, and chopping the onion. Mince the garlic and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
- Combine ingredients: In the slow cooker, toss in the diced chicken thighs, potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything to combine well.
- Season to taste: Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. This seasoning will elevate the flavor of your stew.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. In the last 30 minutes, add the frozen peas.
- Thickening option: If you prefer a thicker stew, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth and stir it into the stew during the last moments of cooking.
- Finishing touches: Once the stew is done cooking, remove the bay leaf. Taste the stew and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken stew, hearty meal, easy dinner