Crock Pot Chicken Stew
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet onions
chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 stalks celery
chopped
- 4 medium carrots
peeled and chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes
peeled and chopped into small bite-sized pieces
- 2 small cloves garlic
), minced or pressed (about 1 teaspoon
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme)
(or about 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary)
(or about 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 3-4 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts or thighs
skin removed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water
- to tasteKosher salt and ground black pepper
- For garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Place onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and poultry seasoning in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the chicken on top of vegetables.
- 3
Pour chicken broth over everything, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- 4
When there are about 30 minutes left in the cooking time, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred the meat. Return chicken meat to the slow cooker and discard bones. Discard bay leaf and herb stems (if using fresh herbs). In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew and cook on HIGH without the lid for 30 minutes (or until broth thickens a little bit). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, just before serving.
Crock Pot Chicken Stew
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About this Recipe
When chilly evenings call for something warm and deeply comforting, this Crock Pot Chicken Stew delivers a truly satisfying meal with minimal fuss.
The beauty of this stew lies in its effortless preparation: a mere 15 minutes of chopping is all it takes before your slow cooker begins its magic. Bone-in chicken, simmered low and slow with aromatic vegetables and fresh herbs for hours, becomes incredibly tender, infusing the entire broth with unparalleled depth and a wonderfully rich flavor. This method ensures every component is perfectly cooked and brimming with taste.
You can expect a bowl brimming with incredibly juicy, fork-tender chicken that practically melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by creamy russet potatoes and an abundance of sweet onions, carrots, and celery. Each spoonful is brightened by the earthy notes of fresh thyme and rosemary, along with a subtle warmth from paprika and poultry seasoning, all swimming in a savory, aromatic broth. This healthy chicken stew is designed to be a deeply comforting and easy dinner, perfect for wrapping you in warmth from the inside out.
While this recipe shines as written, you have options to suit your pantry. Feel free to choose between bone-in chicken breasts or thighs based on your preference for dark or white meat; both will yield incredibly juicy results. For convenience, dried thyme and rosemary can be used in place of fresh sprigs, as indicated in the ingredients.
This cozy chicken stew is the quintessential meal for chilly evenings, providing warmth and satisfaction with every serving. Garnish generously with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve it simply on its own or alongside some crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the flavorful broth.