Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Easy Hearty Recipe
Savor an easy hearty slow cooker chicken stew thats perfect for busy nights Experience delicious flavors with this simple recipe
- Author: hbibamine1980
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Prep Your Ingredients: Start by chopping all your vegetables and cutting your chicken into large chunks for even cooking.
Sear the Chicken (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Add to Slow Cooker: Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker, followed by the diced onion, garlic, and mixed vegetables.
Pour in Broth: Carefully pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients. Ensure everything is submerged.
Season: Sprinkle your dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
Final Touch: About 30 minutes before serving, check the seasoning and adjust as necessary. Add fresh herbs for extra freshness.
Serve: Once the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender, ladle the stew into bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams