Slow Cooker Chicken Stew – Hearty & Easy Comfort Food

This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the kind of meal that hugs you from the inside out. Packed with juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, it’s everything you want in a comforting one-pot dinner—without the stress.

I made this the first time after a long day when I just wanted something cozy. I tossed everything in the slow cooker in the morning and by dinner, the whole house smelled like comfort. The chicken was fork-tender, the broth was full of flavor, and every spoonful warmed me to the core.

This stew is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or freezing for later. It’s also highly customizable—swap potatoes for sweet potatoes, add beans for extra protein, or stir in greens like kale at the end.

Whether you serve it with crusty bread or on its own, this crockpot chicken stew recipe is a keeper for chilly nights or busy weeks. Minimal prep. Maximum flavor.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew – Hearty & Easy Comfort Food

A rich, hearty chicken stew slow-cooked with vegetables, herbs, and broth. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavor!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 3 medium carrots sliced
• 3 celery stalks sliced
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lb baby potatoes halved
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional for thickening
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

 

1. Add chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and potatoes to slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over ingredients.
3. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
4. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot.
5. For thicker stew, mix cornstarch and water, stir in, and cook 15 minutes longer.
6. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley before serving.