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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe for a Hearty Meal

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe offers a comforting, hearty dish using simple ingredients for a flavorful family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 5 pieces carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 sticks celery, chopped
Broth and Seasonings
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
Thickening Agents
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1.25 cups frozen peas

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Add chicken, onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic, poultry seasoning, black pepper, salt, rosemary, and thyme. Whisk until well combined and pour over chicken and vegetables. Place bay leaves on top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk milk and cornstarch together until there are no lumps. Add cornstarch slurry and peas into the slow cooker. Cook for 20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Remove bay leaves and stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 37gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 648mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Consider adding sweet potatoes or mushrooms for variation. Make sure to let it rest for optimal flavor before serving.

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