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A close-up of a creamy chicken stew with shredded chicken, white beans, corn, diced potatoes, and carrots, garnished with fresh parsley in a blue-green bowl.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken stew loaded with vegetables — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Stew
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 3 potatoes diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Thickener
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and green beans into the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk chicken broth with tomato paste, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  3. Add the bay leaf and cover. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  4. Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the frozen peas.
  5. If you want a thicker stew, add the cornstarch slurry and cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with warm bread or rice.