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Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A warm, fulfilling dish filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for chilly days.


Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)


Instructions

  1. In a large slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  3. Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  5. If desired, mix the cornstarch with a little water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  6. Once done, serve hot.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, sear the chicken thighs before adding them to the slow cooker. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days, or freeze for 2 months.