Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew, a dish designed to delight your taste buds while simplifying your dinner routine. With minimal prep time and a medley of wholesome ingredients, this hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. The slow cooker works its magic, melding flavors beautifully as chicken and fresh vegetables simmer together, creating a nutritious dish that everyone will love. Enjoy it on its own or serve it in creative ways—like over rice or in a bread bowl—for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups yellow onion
- 5 carrots
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 celery sticks
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup milk (or dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cups frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut chicken into chunks and dice all vegetables.
- Combine Broth Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic, and seasonings; pour over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Stew: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk milk and cornstarch until smooth; add to the slow cooker with peas and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove bay leaves, stir well, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 335g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg