Description
This Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Stew is rich, thick, and filled with tender meat and veggies. It’s the perfect meal for chilly evenings and sure to become part of your regular dinner rotation. Plus it’s dairy free, gluten free, and Whole30 compliant!
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts
1 pound carrots, cut into circles or sticks
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups celery, sliced
1 white or yellow onion, diced
32 ounces chicken stock or broth
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp thyme, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
3 tbsp all purpose flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot
3 tbsp cold water
Optional: parsley for topping
Instructions
1. Add everything except the flour, water, and herbs to your slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours.
2. Remove chicken and shred it, discarding any bones or skin.
3. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
4. Shake flour and water in a jar to create a slurry, then add to the stew and stir well.
5. Cook 15–25 more minutes until thickened. Taste and season to preference.
6. Serve warm with optional parsley on top.
Notes
You can use boneless thighs or a whole chicken.
Arrowroot thickens quickly for a gluten-free option.
Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 531mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 51mg