Slow Cooker Chicken Stew (Printable Version)

Chunky chicken with carrots and potatoes slowly cooked for a filling, homey meal everyone will love.

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# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into chunks
03 - 2 tablespoons flour (can be gluten-free)
04 - 3 carrots, peeled and sliced thick
05 - 4 baby potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1/2 onion, peeled and diced
07 - 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
08 - 2 teaspoons herb and garlic seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 4 cups chicken stock

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
02 - Sprinkle flour over chicken and stir to combine.
03 - Add 1/2 cup chicken stock and stir until smooth.
04 - Turn off the stove and transfer contents of the pan to the slow cooker.
05 - Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

# Notes:

01 - Cool the stew completely before storing in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in single portions for up to 3 months.
02 - Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.
03 - Chicken thighs will give the most tender, flavorful results.
04 - A 4-quart or larger multicooker will also work great for this recipe.
05 - For quicker prep, use baby carrots and leave the skin on your potatoes.