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hearty chicken stew in a white bowl with potatoes carrots celery onion and thyme in a savory broth

Hearty Chicken Stew (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!)

  • DFDairy-Free
  • GFGluten-Free
  • LCLow Carb
  • SFSugar Free
5 from 1 vote
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.
Servings: 6 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

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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