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Hearty Chicken Stew (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe!)

The best and easiest hearty chicken stew slow cooker recipe with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and a flavorful broth. It’s cooked low and slow and simmered until perfection in the crock pot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet onion soup and dip mix seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 talks celery chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups green beans fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prepare and Sear the Chicken (Optional): Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and drizzle over olive oil to coat. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is very hot, add the chicken breasts and sear 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re in a rush.
  2. Load the Crockpot: Place the chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic into the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add the Chicken and Season: Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the onion soup mix seasoning, dried thyme and rosemary evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Optional: Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and/or thyme for additional flavor.
  4. Pour the Broth: Pour the chicken broth over everything in the crockpot.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
  7. Thicken the Broth: Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry; whisk into the broth and gently stir to combine. Turn on HIGH and heat for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  8. Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
  9. Enjoy this warm and comforting stew with some crusty bread or a side salad!