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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

    Published: Feb 18, 2020 · Modified: Mar 22, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

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    If you love a good stew, you’re sure to enjoy this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew! Chock full of carrots, potatoes, and chicken for a quick-to-prepare dinner that can simmer all day while you’re away!

    chicken stew in metal bowl with black spoon

    Highlights

    Love stew but looking for something a little lighter that's just as hearty and delicious? Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is rich and delicious, while using chicken instead of beef for protein.
    Start with your skillet (or use a multi-cooker if you have one) to brown up the chicken and flour before starting the rest of the stew in the slow cooker. This will add flavor and richness. It's an extra step, but it takes just a few minutes and is worth the effort!
    To save time, you can use baby carrots that don’t need peeling and leave the skin on your potatoes. All in this should take around 15 minutes max to prep for the slow cooker.

    ingredient for chicken stew

    Ingredient Notes

    • I suggest using chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) for best results. I know many will ask if it’s okay to sub chicken breasts, and of course that is totally up to you but you will lose some flavor.
    • If you think you don’t like chicken thighs or you’re not sure, try half breasts and half thighs
    • This is my favorite herb and garlic seasoning, but you can use any brand you prefer

    step by step making slow cooker chicken stew

    Preparation Notes

    • Start by heating the oil in a skillet or multicooker
    • Add chicken and cook until lightly brown on the outside
    • Sprinkle evenly with flour and stir until well coated giving 1-2 minutes to “cook” the flour
    • Slowly add a small amount of broth, just enough to create a smooth thick sauce with the flour
    • Transfer to slow cooker and add remaining ingredients

    ladle of chicken stew in slow cooker

    Equipment Notes

    • A 4 quart or larger multicooker is great for this recipe.

    How To Prep Ahead

    • Add all ingredients except broth to a freezer-safe container or zipper bag
    • Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
    • Thaw before cooking and create a flour slurry to add to contents in slow cooker

    chicken stew in metal bowl with black spoonHow To Store Leftovers

    • Let cool completely then store in airtight containers in fridge up to 3 days
    • I love using Souper Cubes for storing leftover soup in perfect portions

    Related Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Beef Stew
    • Slow Cooker Irish Stew
    • Slow Cooker Pork Stew

    How To Make In An Instant Pot

    • Brown chicken on saute in Instant Pot
    • Add all remaining ingredients except flour and reduce broth to 3 cups
    • Cover, seal and set to high pressure for 10 minutes
    • Allow 10 minute natural pressure release before releasing remaining pressure
    • Return pot to saute, make a slurry from the flour and add to pot while stirring
    • Let simmer 5 minutes or until thickened
    ladle of chicken stew in slow cooker

    Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

    Jennifer Draper
    If you love a good stew, you’re sure to enjoy this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew! Chock full of carrots, potatoes and chicken for a quick to prepare dinner than can simmer all day while you’re away!




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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 334 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound chicken thighs cut into chunks
    • 2 tablespoons flour can be gluten-free
    • 3 carrots peeled and sliced thick
    • 4 baby potatoes cut into bite sized pieces
    • ½ onion peeled and diced
    • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups chicken stock

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat and add chicken
    • Saute for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned
    • Sprinkle flour over chicken and stir to combine
    • Add ½ cup broth and stir until smooth
    • Turn off stove and transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
    • Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours high for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Skip browning the chicken to save time
    • Want thicker soup? Whisk together flour with equal amount of water until smooth, whisk into the broth
    To prep ahead:
    • Add all ingredients except broth in a freezer-safe container/zipper bag, store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months, thaw before cooking, create a flour slurry to add to contents in slow cooker
    Leftovers:
    • Let cool completely, store in airtight containers in fridge up to 3 days.
    • I love using Souper Cubes for storing leftover soup in perfect portions

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5182IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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