Description

This hearty chicken and vegetable stew is a cozy fall crock pot recipe perfect for healthy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken thighs, carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs simmer slowly to create a nourishing, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

3 large carrots, sliced

3 medium potatoes, chopped

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

2. Optional: heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Place carrots and potatoes in the slow cooker.

4. Add celery, onion, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme.

5. Nestle seared or raw chicken thighs on top of vegetables.

6. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to combine.

7. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

8. Remove chicken thighs, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.

9. Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: dinner
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 4
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: hearty chicken stew, crock pot, fall recipe, healthy crock pot meals, chicken vegetable stew, weeknight dinner