Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
A hearty chicken and vegetable stew with carrots and herbs served in a bowl, perfect for healthy fall crock pot meals.

Hearty Chicken & Vegetable Stew


  • Total Time: 7 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting slow cooker stew with chicken thighs and autumn vegetables simmered in savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights and makes 6 hearty servings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of extra fat
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 3 sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet corn (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and seasoning chicken

    2. Optionally sear chicken in olive oil until browned and transfer to slow cooker

    3. Layer potatoes and carrots in bottom of slow cooker followed by celery, onion and garlic, then chicken

    4. Add broth, thyme, bay leaves and season with salt and pepper

    5. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3½–4 hours until chicken is tender

    6. Stir in corn and peas about 20 minutes before end of cooking

    7. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems before serving

    8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
    • Category: stew
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 5
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 15
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 20
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: hearty chicken vegetable stew, fall crock pot recipes, healthy crock pot chicken thigh recipes, weekday slow cooker meals, chicken vegetable stew, slow cooker chicken soup, tasty slow cooker recipes, whole 30 crock pot meals