Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Stew: 5 Steps to Comforting Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds; 3 stalks celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a comforting dish that fills your home with the aroma of a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Optional — Sear the Chicken for Deeper Flavor
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 3 minutes per side.
Load the Slow Cooker
Add onion, garlic, potato, carrot, and celery to the slow cooker. Stir tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce into chicken broth and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Shred the Chicken and Thicken the Stew
Remove chicken and shred it. Discard bay leaves. Whisk flour with cold broth or water until smooth and stir into the stew.
Cook on HIGH uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until the broth thickens.
Taste, Adjust, and Serve
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with warm crusty bread or buttered dinner rolls.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juiciness.
Yukon Gold potatoes hold shape better.
Do not lift the lid while cooking.
Make sure to whisk flour with cold liquid to avoid lumps.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, Comfort Food, Hearty Dinner