Description
A comforting bowl of homemade chicken stew made with tender chicken thighs and hearty vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare them. Chop the carrots, dice the potatoes, and set the green beans aside. If using chicken thighs, there’s no need to cut them.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle the olive oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute to enhance flavors.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic into the slow cooker. Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Avoid opening the lid frequently to maintain heat.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a bit of broth and stir in about 30 minutes before serving.
- Once cooked, check the chicken for doneness; it should shred easily with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Additional veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms can also be added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg