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Ultimate Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Root Vegetables

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich slow cooker chicken stew featuring shredded chicken, large chunks of potato, and bright orange carrots.
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Make this hearty, comforting chicken stew in your slow cooker for a simple, set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken pieces, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker basin.
  2. Stir the ingredients gently to combine.
  3. 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.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf from the stew.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  6. Stir the flour slurry into the slow cooker until it is fully incorporated.
  7. If using, stir in the heavy cream.
  8. Continue cooking on HIGH for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened slightly.
  9. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  10. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, skip the heavy cream and use 1/4 cup of cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup of cold water for thickening.
  • If you use chicken breasts, check for tenderness closer to the 6-hour mark on LOW to prevent drying out.
  • This recipe freezes well for future easy dinners.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe/