Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Delight Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Delight is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any day. Tender chunks of chicken breasts are slow-cooked with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth, then thickened with a milk and cornstarch slurry for a creamy finish. Ideal for an effortless family dinner, this stew is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Entree
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 ½ cups yellow onion (diced)
- 5 carrots (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 celery sticks (chopped)
Broth and Seasonings
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Thickening and Final Touches
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cups frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add chicken chunks, diced onion, carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, and chopped celery into the slow cooker, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Mix Broth and Seasonings: In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, black pepper, salt, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Whisk thoroughly until fully blended.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the seasoned broth over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Place the bay leaves on top. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Thicken the Stew: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until smooth with no lumps. Stir this slurry along with the frozen peas into the slow cooker. Continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the peas to heat through.
- Final Steps: Remove the bay leaves from the stew, give it a good stir, and serve warm for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs for a richer flavor and moisture.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper levels.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, increase the cornstarch to ⅓ cup.
- This stew pairs excellently with crusty bread or over cooked rice.