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A steaming bowl of golden-brown chicken stew with tender chunks of chicken, colorful carrots, potatoes, and celery garnished with fresh herbs, served in a rustic white bowl on a wooden table with a cozy kitchen background.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew for Cozy Dinners

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This slow cooker chicken stew is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection for an easy and comforting dinner.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
  • 4 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, quickly brown chicken pieces, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra color and nutrition.
  • This stew pairs well with crusty bread or dinner rolls.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg