Description
This slow cooker chicken stew is a creamy and hearty dish perfect for chilly nights. Made with tender chicken breasts or thighs, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich broth enhanced with white wine, tomato paste, and herbs, it offers a comforting and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs, cut into 1/2″ cubes)
- 1/2 lb yellow or white potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2″ chunks)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced into half moons)
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Liquids and Flavorings
- 2 tbsp white wine
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
Thickening and Finishing
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In the slow cooker insert, combine the cubed chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Add white wine, tomato paste, salt, and dried thyme on top.
- Add Liquids and Bay Leaves: Pour the low sodium chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker and tuck in the bay leaves.
- Cook Stew Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry for thickening the stew.
- Finish the Stew: Once cooking is complete, remove and discard the bay leaves. Add the peas, heavy cream, and cornstarch slurry to the stew. Stir well and continue cooking on low for a few minutes until the stew thickens and peas are heated through.
Notes
- This creamy slow cooker chicken stew is perfect for warming up on chilly nights.
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference.
- The slow cooking process makes the chicken and vegetables incredibly tender and flavorful.
- Make sure to stir in the peas and cream at the end to keep their vibrant color and fresh taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 837 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg
