Absolutely! Slow cooker chicken stew is the ultimate cozy meal—easy, flavorful, and perfect for a hands-off dinner 🍲🐔
🥕🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, boneless or bone-in, cut into chunks
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas (add last 30 min)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional, for thickening)
🔥 Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Optional thickening:
- In a small pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Stir into stew 15–20 min before serving and cook until thickened.
- Or mix 2 tbsp flour with ¼ cup cold water and stir into stew for a lighter thickening.
- Add frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread.
🌟 Variations & Tips
- Herb swap: Use Italian seasoning or a bay leaf.
- Creamy version: Stir in ½ cup cream or half-and-half before serving.
- Extra veggies: Add parsnips, turnips, or green beans.
- Instant flavor boost: Sauté onions and garlic before adding to slow cooker.
This is perfect for a cozy weeknight or for meal prep—flavors get even better the next day 😄
If you want, I can give a one-pot stove-top version that’s just as rich and flavorful.
