Hearty Chicken Stew (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!)
The best and easiest hearty chicken stew slow cooker recipe with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and a flavorful broth. It’s cooked low and slow and simmered until perfection in the crock pot.
There’s so much to look forward to as the weather cool down. Our home transforms into a cozy sanctuary filled with warm blankets, pumpkin-scented candles, and of course, the comforting aroma of my all-time favorite Hearty Chicken Stew. This slow cooker recipe has become an absolute staple in our household.
Being a full-time mom and teacher, life can get pretty hectic. But this chicken stew comes to my rescue! It’s not just a meal; it’s comfort in a bowl that wraps around you like a cozy blanket when you come home after a long day.
Even better, this cozy stew fills our home with such a delightful aroma that it’s like a big hug announcing, “welcome home.” If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting dish that needs minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, this chicken stew recipe is your answer!
The soul-soothing flavor secret honestly lies in the Onion Soup/Dip mix! Trust me, once you add it to the slow cooker along with perfectly seared chicken, and hearty veggies like carrots, potatoes, onions, and green beans, the magic truly begins.
Everyone in my family loves this easy crockpot recipe. I love knowing that a homemade, satisfying meal is simmering away while I’m ticking off my to-do list. Chicken stew is the perfect dish for those laid-back weekends when we have friends over or a wonderful dinner to come home to after a busy weekday.
Get ready because this slow cooked chicken stew is about to become your new favorite crockpot recipe!
why your whole family will love this slow cooker chicken stew recipe
- Delicious Flavor
- Classic Comfort Dish
- Easy to Prepare
- Simple Ingredients
- Kid-friendly
This is a meal that I make often — my family can’t get enough of it!
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew ingredients
To make this easy chicken stew recipe, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.
Here’s what we are working with:
- chicken breasts
- onion soup and dip mix seasoning packet
- garlic
- carrots
- onion
- celery
- potatoes
- green beans
- chicken broth
- dried thyme
- dried rosemary
- cornstarch
how to make hearty chicken stew in the Crock pot
Prepare and Sear the Chicken (Optional): Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and drizzle over olive oil to coat. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is very hot, add the chicken breasts and sear 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re in a rush.
Load the Crockpot: Place the chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic into the bottom of the crockpot.
Add the Chicken and Season: Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the onion soup mix seasoning, dried thyme and rosemary evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Pour the Broth: Pour the chicken broth over everything in the crockpot.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Thicken the Broth: Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry; whisk into the broth and gently stir to combine. Turn on HIGH and heat for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy this warm and comforting stew with some crusty bread or a side salad!
can I meal prep slow cooker chicken stew?
Yes! This simple and hearty chicken stew recipe makes a fabulous meal prep. This recipe is made in the crockpot for a hassle-free meal prep option. Therefore, less prep and more time to enjoy your weekend!
The flavors in this recipe pair so well together and get better day after day. This cozy and delicious chicken stew recipe will have you looking forward to lunch each day. It’s so comforting! You will want to assemble into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one tasty week!
We hope you enjoy this simple slow cooker recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.
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Hearty Chicken Stew (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!)
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet onion soup and dip mix seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Chicken (Optional): Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and drizzle over olive oil to coat. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is very hot, add the chicken breasts and sear 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re in a rush.
- Load the Crockpot: Place the chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic into the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the Chicken and Season: Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the onion soup mix seasoning, dried thyme and rosemary evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Optional: Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and/or thyme for additional flavor.
- Pour the Broth: Pour the chicken broth over everything in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
- Thicken the Broth: Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry; whisk into the broth and gently stir to combine. Turn on HIGH and heat for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this warm and comforting stew with some crusty bread or a side salad!
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