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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
A hearty and comforting chicken stew perfect for slow cooking, packed with vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, plus more to season
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit onion, diced
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 large potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup green peas, frozen
- to taste Black pepper to season
Instructions
- Dice chicken, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Coat chicken with flour and herbs, then add garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, broth, and bay leaf to slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add peas and milk, cook 10-15 minutes on high, then adjust seasoning and thickness as needed.
Notes
You can thicken the stew with extra flour or thin it with chicken broth as desired.