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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 large carrots, diced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add in the final 30 minutes of cooking
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping the carrots, potatoes, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and set everything aside.
Cooking
  1. Place the diced chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Layer on the carrots, potatoes, and onions.
  3. Sprinkle the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper over the veggies and chicken.
  4. Carefully pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  6. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas.
  7. Once cooking is complete, stir and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For ingredient substitutions, you can swap out veggies based on your preferences or what’s in season. Timing on low yields more tender chicken. Avoid lifting the lid too often during cooking.