Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This hearty dish features tender chicken thighs simmered slowly with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and home. With minimal prep time, just toss in your ingredients, set the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you relax. Enjoy a delicious meal that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 medium carrots (sliced into thick rounds)
- 2 cups Yukon gold potatoes (chopped into chunks)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and potatoes.
- Layer chopped onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place chicken thighs on top of the onions.
- Add carrots and potatoes followed by smashed garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are covered.
- Sprinkle dried thyme over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir gently before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken thighs before adding them to the slow cooker.- Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or herbs like rosemary for a unique twist.- To thicken stew, mash some potatoes against the sides of the slow cooker.