Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken stew featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with fresh vegetables and herbs in a savory tomato broth. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers rich flavors and nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
Spices & Seasonings
- Dried thyme (to taste)
- Bay leaves (2 leaves)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop all vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking; finely dice the onion, slice the carrots into rounds, chop the celery stalks, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker, then lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the vegetables.
- Season and Add Tomatoes: Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Pour the canned diced tomatoes over the chicken to infuse flavor.
- Add Broth: Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker until the ingredients are just covered. Avoid stirring at this point to maintain layering.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken and Serve: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the stew to combine, then serve hot.
Notes
- For more flavor, add a splash of white wine or lemon juice before cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking if needed.
- You can add other vegetables like potatoes or green beans for variety.
- Leftover stew can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken stew, easy chicken stew, healthy chicken stew, slow cooked chicken, chicken and vegetable stew
