Description
A comforting, hearty chicken stew that’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days. This recipe combines tender chicken, soft potatoes, and sweet carrots in a savory herb-infused broth. The slow cooker does all the work, giving you a meal that tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day. It’s easy, cozy, and guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker. Top with chicken.
- Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour in chicken broth to cover.
- Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- To thicken, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and rosemary before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar at the end for a bright finish.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg