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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A cozy and comforting chicken stew made in the slow cooker with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Chop vegetables and mince garlic. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces if needed.
  2. Add chicken, vegetables, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Optional: add cream or milk at the end for a richer stew. Uniformly cut vegetables for even cooking.