Description
A hearty and comforting chicken stew made effortlessly in the slow cooker with tender chicken, vegetables, and rich broth.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Place chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients and add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the stew to thicken. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.