Best Crock Pot Chicken Stew Recipe
Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this recipe allows you to throw everything in your crock pot and let it do all the work. The result? A rich, savory stew with just the right balance of flavors. Get ready to enjoy a meal that's bound to become a family favorite!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Whisk
- Serving Spoon
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 cops low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water (increase to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water for a thicker broth)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- For garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by preparing your vegetables. Chop the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince or press the garlic, and set it all aside. Then, season your chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
- In the bottom of your slow cooker, layer the chopped onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Add the minced garlic, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, paprika, poultry seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir everything to combine, so the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetable mixture. Pour in the chicken broth or stock, covering the chicken and vegetables completely. This will create the rich, savory base for your stew.
- Cover your slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken will become tender and easy to shred, and the vegetables will cook to perfection, soaking in all the delicious flavors of the broth.