Tender Chicken Stew with Vegetables

🍲 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

💛 Warm, hearty, and perfect for cozy days!

Tender chicken, creamy broth, and hearty vegetables — all slow-cooked to perfection.

👩‍🍳 Serves: 4–6

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 7–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)

✅ Ingredients:

◾️ 2 tablespoons olive oil

◾️ 1½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

◾️ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

◾️ 1 teaspoon dried thyme

◾️ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

◾️ ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

◾️ 6 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 1 onion, diced

◾️ 3 carrots, peeled and sliced

◾️ 2 large potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 1 pound)

◾️ 3 cups chicken broth

◾️ 1 bay leaf

◾️ ½ cup milk

◾️ 1 cup frozen green peas

◾️ Black pepper, to season

🔹 Instructions:

1. 👉 Prep the Chicken:

Dice chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.

2. 👉 Sear for Flavor:

Heat olive oil in a skillet.

Brown chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden (no need to cook through).

(If your slow cooker has a stovetop-safe pot, you can brown directly in it!)

3. 👉 Coat & Combine:

Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.

Add flour, thyme, rosemary, and salt — stir to coat evenly.

4. 👉 Add Veggies & Broth:

Add garlic, onion, carrots, and potatoes.

Pour in chicken broth and drop in the bay leaf.

5. 👉 Slow Cook:

Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

6. 👉 Finish & Serve:

Stir in milk and frozen peas.

Cook for another 10–15 minutes on HIGH until peas are warm and stew thickens.

Adjust with more flour or broth if needed.

💡 Tips:

✅ Deglaze the pan with a bit of broth to capture all that flavor.

✅ Use cream instead of milk for extra richness.

✅ Add corn or celery for extra color and crunch.