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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

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A warm and hearty meal perfect for any day of the week, this slow cooker chicken stew is easy to prepare and nutritious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add about 30 minutes before serving
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Ensure gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Layer the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the slow cooker contents.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas and allow them to heat through.
  3. Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the stew. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Chop your vegetables uniformly for even cooking. You can customize by adding celery or bell peppers. For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with water and stir in during the last hour of cooking. For spice lovers, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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