Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken Stew
A cozy, heartwarming chicken stew filled with vegetables, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken, boneless and skinless
- 3–4 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 medium Potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 4 cups Broth, chicken or vegetable
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried or fresh
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- Set up the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Layer the onions and celery at the bottom, then add the chicken.
- Add the carrots and potatoes for even cooking.
- Pour in the broth and add bay leaves, and stir gently.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Serve in bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or bread.
Notes
For a creamy version, consider stirring in heavy cream or cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken stew, autumn recipes, comfort food