Description
A heartwarming and comforting rustic chicken slow cooker stew, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Begin by chopping your carrots, potatoes, and onions into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic last to avoid it browning.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, season your chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and any herbs you prefer. Your kitchen will smell amazing at this point!
- Add to slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the chopped vegetables on top.
- Pour in the broth: Carefully add the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. This will keep your stew moist and full of flavor.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours and let the magic happen.
- Finish with peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas. They’ll add a nice color and extra sweetness to the stew.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a mild kick or a splash of cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken stew, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty meal, rustic