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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A hearty and comforting chicken stew made with tender chicken, vegetables, and herbs, all cooked slowly to develop rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning chicken (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. If desired, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker
  1. In the slow cooker, add the chopped carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
  2. Place the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Stew
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Serve
  1. Stir the stew before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This stew can be made ahead of time and reheated. It also freezes well for future meals.

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