Description
Warm up your day with this delightful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of spices—all without the cream! This easy-to-make stew is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With minimal prep time, just toss in the ingredients and let your slow cooker work its magic. The result? A hearty and flavorful stew that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy it with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup frozen green peas
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken until browned (4–5 minutes).
- Transfer chicken to a slow cooker; add flour, thyme, rosemary, and salt. Stir well.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until veggies are tender.
- Stir in milk and frozen peas; cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg