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A close-up of a bowl of chicken stew with visible vegetables and herbs, steaming on a wooden table.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe for Comfort Dinner

This hearty chicken stew is perfect for a cozy dinner, combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fragrant herbs in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Transfer to slow cooker with chicken, carrots, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add broth.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  4. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry during last 30 minutes to thicken.
  5. Stir in frozen peas 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

This stew pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.