Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew provides a simple, hearty dinner with tender chicken, carrots, peas and herbs in a savory broth, ideal for quick weeknight meals and comforting fare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups low‑sodium chicken broth
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to mix everything evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the stew.
- Stir in the frozen peas and let it cook for another 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture
- stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end. Adjust seasoning after adding peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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