Description
A comforting slow‑cooker chicken stew packed with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic, simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and minimal cleanup, making it a top‑rated comfort dish for families seeking a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides, about 3‑4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the crock pot, then add the potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6‑7 hours or on high for 3‑4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker stew
- reduce the broth before adding or stir in a slurry of flour and water near the end of cooking. Leftovers taste even better after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6‑7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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