Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this dish simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker, allowing you to unwind while it cooks. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that warms both your belly and your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Combine: Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker with chopped vegetables. Pour in chicken broth until covered.
- Season: Add thyme and rosemary along with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot, mix well, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg