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A steaming bowl of creamy slow cooker chicken stew with tender chicken pieces, carrots, potatoes, peas, and celery in a golden broth, garnished with fresh parsley, served in a rustic ceramic bowl against a wooden table.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

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Hearty, creamy, and effortlessly delicious — this slow cooker chicken stew comes together with minimal hands-on time and delivers maximum comfort.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and pepper in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  2. Remove chicken and shred with two forks; return to crockpot.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cold water until smooth. Stir into stew and cook uncovered on HIGH for 15–20 minutes to thicken.
  4. Stir in peas and heavy cream (if using), cook 5 more minutes.
  5. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, substitute cornstarch for flour.
  • For extra richness, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before serving.
  • Frozen carrots and peas can be swapped for fresh if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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