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A bubbling crockpot chicken stew filled with tender chicken and mixed vegetables, served in a bowl.

Classic Crockpot Chicken Stew

A hearty and comforting chicken stew, perfect for a cozy meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups baby potatoes quartered
  • 2 carrots sliced diagonally
  • large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine optional
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for browning
Garnish (Optional)
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drizzle olive oil into a large pan and heat over medium-high heat.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can create a slurry with a little water and cornstarch, then stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.