slow cooker chicken stew.

Here’s a simple, cozy slow cooker chicken stew—easy, hearty, and great for leftovers.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1½–2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 3–4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary (or Italian seasoning)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional, add at end)

For thickening (optional)

• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
  or
• 2 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp butter (make a paste)

Instructions

1. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
2. Place chicken on top.
3. Pour in chicken broth and add seasonings and bay leaf.
4. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 7–8 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
5. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
6. If you want it thicker, stir in your thickener and cook 15–20 more minutes on high.
7. Add peas in the last 10 minutes (if using). Remove bay leaf and serve.

Good add-ins

• Corn
• Green beans
• A splash of cream or milk at the end
• Fresh parsley or thyme on top

If you want, I can adjust this for creamy stew, dump-and-go, or no potatoes (lower carb).