Description
Warm up your chilly days with this delightful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew. Packed with tender chicken thighs, hearty vegetables, and a blend of aromatic herbs, this comforting dish is both satisfying and healthy—without any heavy cream. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and enjoy the rich flavors that develop over several hours. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this stew tastes even better the next day. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 large potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup frozen green peas
Instructions
- Dice the chicken thighs into pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Transfer chicken to the slow cooker; sprinkle with flour, thyme, rosemary, and salt. Stir well.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and pour in chicken broth; add bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in peas and milk; cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust consistency if needed; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (7–8 hours) / High (3–4 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg