Ultimate Easy Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
This slow cooker chicken stew offers soul-satisfying comfort with minimal effort. Tender chicken and vegetables simmer in a rich, savory broth, making it the perfect set-it-and-forget-it family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or evaporated milk (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Place the cut chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf from the stew.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Stir the flour slurry into the stew in the slow cooker.
- If using, stir in the Greek yogurt or evaporated milk until combined.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the stew has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot. This recipe is a great alternative to using meal planning services for weeknight dinners.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, stir in the yogurt or milk only after the stew has finished cooking and the heat source is off. Do not boil the dairy.
- If you prefer a thicker stew without dairy, use 1/3 cup of cornstarch mixed with cold water instead of flour for the slurry.
- This stew freezes well for future easy meals, similar to what you get from best meal delivery services.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 110