Slow-Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew (Printable format)

A comforting stew with tender chicken and a medley of slow-cooked vegetables for a nourishing meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 large onion, diced
06 - 2 cups green beans, trimmed and halved
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 ½ tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

→ Thickener (optional)

16 - 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

# How to make it:

01 - Place chicken thighs, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, green beans, and garlic into the slow cooker.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Sprinkle salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and add the bay leaf. Stir to blend evenly.
03 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
04 - For a thicker consistency, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the final 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
05 - Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tender chicken and vegetables cooked slowly for deep flavor
  • Perfect for busy days and leftovers keep well
02 -
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • This stew contains no major allergens but always check labels for gluten or hidden ingredients
03 -
  • Sauté onions and garlic before adding for extra flavor
  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or add parsnips to mix things up
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