🍲 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
A comforting, hearty stew loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and savory herbs — perfect for cozy nights! 🐔🥕🥔
🛒 Ingredients
👉 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
🔹️ 4 carrots, sliced
🔹️ 3 potatoes, diced
🔹️ 1 onion, chopped
🔹️ 3 garlic cloves, minced
🔹️ 4 cups chicken broth
🔹️ 1 cup frozen peas
🔹️ 2 tbsp tomato paste
🔹️ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
🔹️ 1 tsp dried thyme
🔹️ 1 tsp dried rosemary
🔹️ Salt and pepper, to taste
🔹️ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Layer the Ingredients:
➡️ Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
➡️ Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top.
2️⃣ Add the Broth Mixture:
➡️ In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
➡️ Pour over the slow cooker contents.
3️⃣ Cook:
➡️ Cover and cook LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
4️⃣ Add Peas:
➡️ About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas to heat through.
5️⃣ Shred Chicken:
✅ Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the stew.
✅ Adjust seasoning as needed.
6️⃣ Serve:
✅ Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 4 Tips for the Perfect Chicken Stew
1. 👉 Use thighs instead of breasts — they stay tender and juicy during long cooking.
2. 🔹️ Cut vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly.
3. 🔹️ Add frozen peas last to keep them bright and tender.
4. ✅ For extra flavor, let the stew sit 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a warm, hearty, and effortless meal — perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Rich, comforting, and packed with vegetables, it’s a dish everyone will love. 💖
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min
⏱️ Cook Time: 6–8 hrs (low) or 3–4 hrs (high)
🥗 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories: ~320 kcal per serving
