Description
A warm and comforting chicken stew that’s easy to prepare and perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and add the diced vegetables, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients and mix lightly.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and add flour if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 360–480 minutes or high for 180–240 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using different vegetables or spices to customize this stew. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken stew, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty meal