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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Cozy Up with Slow Cooker Chicken Stew for a Comforting Meal

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a comforting meal that nourishes your soul and warms your body.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless breasts can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium broth.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or soy milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Green Peas Substitute with any frozen vegetable mix.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced jarred garlic can be used.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs (Thyme) Fresh herbs are preferable.
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs (Rosemary) Fresh herbs are preferable.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 medium Potatoes Chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread Perfect for dipping.
  • Optional Toppings Fresh herbs or parmesan cheese.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken thighs and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. In your slow cooker, pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, add minced garlic and diced onion, then add chopped carrots, potatoes, and celery. Stir all ingredients well.
  3. Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetable mixture, add fresh herbs and a bay leaf. Secure the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
  4. In the last 30 minutes, stir in 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of green peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This stew improves in flavor after a day in the fridge, store leftovers in an airtight container.

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