{"id":1564,"date":"2026-03-12T19:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=1564"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:43:15","slug":"slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header post-title title-align-inherit title-tablet-align-inherit title-mobile-align-inherit\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail article-post-thumbnail kadence-thumbnail-position-below kadence-thumbnail-ratio-1-1\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-top-featured wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852.webp 1024w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-530x530.webp 530w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-750x750.webp 750w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-500x500.webp 500w\" alt=\"Bowl of slow cooker chicken stew with vegetables and herbs.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-content\">\n<div class=\"zdmz-note-box\">\n<div class=\"zdmz-note-content\">\n<p>While we have provided a jump to recipe button, please note that if you scroll straight to the recipe card, you may miss helpful details about ingredients, step-by-step tips, answers to common questions and a lot more informations that can help your recipe turn out even better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Okay listen, here\u2019s a hill I will die on: a slow cooker chicken stew is the culinary equivalent of a warm cardigan and a forgiving neighbor \u2014 It fixes dinner and also your mood. Also, butter is important. Also, this stew deserves a tiny parade. If you get obsessed with gravies and cozy sauces like I do, don\u2019t say I didn\u2019t warn you \u2014 see my favorite ultimate chicken and gravy for dramatic comparisons (yes, I time travel between recipes; culinary chaos).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"NQSJo\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">The night the potatoes betrayed Thanksgiving<\/h2>\n<p>I once attempted to host Thanksgiving in a tiny Midwest kitchen with approximately zero oven sense and a very loud turkey that I thought would roast itself because <em>2021<\/em>. The potatoes staged a rebellion (lumpocalypse), the cranberry sauce judged me, and I learned that my oven and my emotions are in a toxic relationship. I cried into a bowl of gravy, and then someone suggested stew for dinner the next day \u2014 and that, my friends, was the birth of this slow-cooker therapy session.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">Okay, back to the stew before I reenact the entire trauma<\/h2>\n<p>ANYWAY, before I emotionally relive the entire event and start naming the appliances \u2014 here\u2019s the practical pivot: slow cooker chicken stew is the kind of recipe that forgives burnt toast, late arrival, and your existential dread. It\u2019s mostly dump-and-forget but also a little dramatic if you sear the chicken first (do it \u2014 the taste is worth the tiny pan tantrum).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">What goes in this glorious pot (shopping notes included)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts<\/li>\n<li>3 carrots, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 celery stalks, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups low-sodium chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>2 bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mini-rant: buy the chicken on sale at Trader Joe\u2019s if you\u2019re living your best West Coast life, or snag a bargain pack at Aldi if you\u2019re channeling Midwest practicality. Thighs = juicier, breasts = lean and a little smug. Fancy broth? Great. Cheap broth? Also great (see? I\u2019m not a monster).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">Kitchen math (convert like a pro)<\/h2>\n<p>If you get nervous about tablespoons versus cups at 10 PM, this little tool will save your life.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">How this slow cooker actually learns to love you<\/h2>\n<p>I ramble, I gesture wildly, and I\u2019ve learned the hard way that browning things first is not optional if you have any dramatic tendencies toward greatness. Here\u2019s what I learned the hard way: searing creates the universe\u2019s best brown bits; the slow cooker does the emotional healing; potatoes soak up feelings (and broth). Also, if you over-thicken with flour at the start, you will be sad and slightly sticky. Sensory note: the smell halfway through is like vanilla-scented homecoming \u2014 earthy potatoes, sweet carrots, warm thyme, and the gentle chicken perfume that says, \u201cwe\u2019re okay tonight.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown.<br \/>\nStep 2: Place the seared chicken, diced vegetables, potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.<br \/>\nStep 3: Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients and stir to distribute the flavors.<br \/>\nStep 4: Pour in the chicken broth. If using flour, whisk it with a little broth or water before adding, or sprinkle over and stir to thicken.<br \/>\nStep 5: Cover and cook on low for 6\u20138 hours or on high for 3\u20134 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.<br \/>\nStep 6: Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.<\/p>\n<p>Also pro-tip: if you ever want to make this deeper, spend an hour making your own stock like a person who eats at a restaurant where they cry into the pot; feel free to learn from my hoarding of broth techniques at <a href=\"https:\/\/food-realm.com\/main-course\/mastering-homemade-chicken-broth-recipe\/\">my homemade chicken broth guide<\/a> (I hoard bones and feelings).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">Why stew is basically a hug in a bowl<\/h2>\n<p>Cooking matters because it stitches together memory threads \u2014 my grandma\u2019s chipped ladle, the neighbor who always brought rolls, Trader Joe\u2019s pre-chopped carrot bag that saved last winter \u2014 these small signals remind me who I am and who I love (and who owes me leftover pie). Food is identity, ritual, and practical therapy. When I stir this stew, I\u2019m literally stirring gratitude, and sometimes disbelief that onions can make me feel calm.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">Tiny story: the neighbor, the spoon, the shame<\/h2>\n<p>One time I borrowed a spoon from the neighbor, returned it with stew on it, and he proposed on the porch because apparently my cooking is that convincing. True story. He later admitted it was the parsley.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">FAQ (hot, slightly panicked answers)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"zfaq-wrap\">\n<div class=\"zfaq-item\">\n<div class=\"zfaq-q\">Can I use frozen chicken?<span class=\"zfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Okay, last thing: I will stop talking now (for about five minutes). Make the stew. Invite someone. Burn the garlic once and laugh about it later. This is comfort food with opinions \u2014 and it\u2019s here for all the imperfect, delicious human nights.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-section-title\">Daily Calorie Needs Calculator: figure your feast<\/h2>\n<p>Estimate your daily needs so you can portion like a responsible hedonist.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-6642\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"6642\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow wprm-min-400 wprm-min-500 wprm-min-600 wprm-min-700 wprm-min-800 wprm-max-900\">\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" src=\"https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852.webp 1024w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-530x530.webp 530w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-750x750.webp 750w, https:\/\/food-realm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-2026-02-11-210852-500x500.webp 500w\" alt=\"Bowl of slow cooker chicken stew with vegetables and herbs.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Slow Cooker Chicken Stew<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">A comforting slow cooker chicken stew that&#8217;s easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-meta\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-smaller\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">American, Comfort Food<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-main\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container-scroll scrolled-left wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon-above scrolled-right\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n<div id=\"recipe-6642-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-6642-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"6642\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Main Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pieces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">carrots, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">stalks<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">celery, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">piece<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">potatoes, peeled and cubed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">low-sodium chicken broth<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">Use fancy or cheap broth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried thyme<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">leaves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bay leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt and pepper, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">Use for thicker consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n<div id=\"recipe-6642-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-6642-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6642\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\">Method<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Preparation<\/div>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the seared chicken, diced vegetables, potatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-135\" data-inserter-version=\"2\" data-placement-location=\"longest_content\" data-ezoic-video-excluded=\"1\"><\/div>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"3\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over the ingredients and stir to distribute the flavors.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour in the chicken broth. If using flour, whisk it with a little broth or water before adding, or sprinkle over and stir to thicken.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cooking<\/div>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cover and cook on low for 6\u20138 hours or on high for 3\u20134 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-136\" data-inserter-version=\"2\" data-placement-location=\"incontent_5\" data-ezoic-video-excluded=\"1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Finishing Touch<\/div>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-6642-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" value=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.<picture class=\"video-js vjs-playlist-thumbnail\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-video-wrap-ez-4998\" class=\"ez-video-wrap\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-6642-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">Feel free to make your own stock for deeper flavor\u2014it&#8217;s worth it!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we have provided a jump to recipe button, please note that if you scroll straight to the recipe card, you may miss helpful details about ingredients, step-by-step tips, answers &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-recipe-20\/#more-1564\" aria-label=\"Read more about Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1564"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1565,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1564\/revisions\/1565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}