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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Ultimate Comfort: Slow Cooker Chicken Stew for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken thighs and velvety potatoes, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs can substitute chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 3 medium Carrots chopped
  • 4 medium Potatoes chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or fresh if available
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf discard before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for browning the chicken
  • to taste Salt adjust based on broth
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust based on broth
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour optional for thickening
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  2. Chop the carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Combine with minced garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf in the slow cooker.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker on top of the vegetables and pour in enough chicken broth to submerge ingredients.
  4. Set the slow cooker to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, checking the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker. If desired, mix flour with broth to thicken, cooking uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Discard the bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve the stew garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw frozen chicken before adding to avoid temperature issues. Consider adding white wine or smoked paprika for flavor enhancements.

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