Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered with colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a warm and satisfying experience that will bring your family together. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken breasts, potatoes, carrots, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and pour in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks before serving; remove bay leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider using skinless chicken thighs. Swap out vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference. Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.