Slow Cooker Chicken Stew (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken and vegetables simmer in a rich broth, creating a comforting and flavorful dish for any occasion.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 680 grams chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 450 grams potatoes, cut into 1.3 cm cubes
05 - 1 cup (150 grams) frozen green peas
06 - 6 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 720 milliliters chicken broth
08 - 120 milliliters milk

→ Fats and Oils

09 - 30 milliliters olive oil

→ Thickeners

10 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Herbs and Spices

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - ½ teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
15 - Black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Dice chicken thighs into 2.5 cm pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken pieces for 4 to 5 minutes until golden on all sides.
03 - Transfer browned chicken to slow cooker. Sprinkle flour, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and salt over chicken and stir to coat evenly.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, diced onion, sliced carrots, and cubed potatoes.
05 - Pour chicken broth into slow cooker and nestle bay leaf into mixture.
06 - Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, avoiding frequent lid openings to retain heat and moisture.
07 - Stir frozen peas and milk into the stew during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. Allow to warm through until peas are tender.
08 - If broth is too thin, whisk in a slurry made from 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons water and simmer a few minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper accordingly.
09 - Serve hot alone or accompanied by crusty bread, rice, or buttered noodles.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Browning the chicken before slow cooking develops deeper flavor and a richer broth.
02 - Add the milk at the end to maintain a creamy texture without curdling.
03 - Frozen peas should be added near the end to preserve color and texture.
04 - Adjust thickness by adding a flour slurry if desired.

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