Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Nothing beats a warm, hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Stew on a chilly day! This comforting dish is packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich, flavorful broth. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, so you can sit down to a cozy meal without the effort!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed into bite size pieces
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3 ribs celery, large dice
- 1 large onion, large dice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add in chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until the chicken starts to get some color on it.
- Add an additional tbsp of olive oil and add in the carrots, onion and celery. Saute for 3-4 more minutes. The point of sautéing the chicken and veggies first is get some browning on them which equals flavor!
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then sprinkle in flour and cook for 2 minutes.Pour in the wine and stir, scraping the brown bits "fond" off of the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the chicken and veggies mixture to the slow cooker along with the chicken broth, bay leaves, Italian seasoning and potatoes. Stir, cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the lid and stir in the peas and heavy cream. Discard the bay leaves.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh parsley on top!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 31gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 935mgPotassium: 1342mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6912IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 4mg