Name: Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces); 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced); 3 carrots (sliced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup frozen peas (add at the end for best texture); 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended); 1 teaspoon thyme (dried); 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried); 1 bay leaf (remember to remove before serving); Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Description

A hearty and comforting chicken stew made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
3 carrots (sliced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
1 onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup frozen peas (add at the end for best texture)
4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
1 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
1 bay leaf (remember to remove before serving)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, dice the celery, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Transfer to the slow cooker: Move the sautéed onion and garlic into the slow cooker.
Add chicken and vegetables: Toss in the chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
Pour in the broth: Carefully pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Season: Sprinkle in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and add the bay leaf.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Add peas: Stir in the frozen peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Thicken the stew (optional): Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the stew during the last moments of cooking.
Final touches: Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for dipping or alongside a simple green salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: stew, chicken, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty, winter recipes