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This delicious slow cooker chicken stew recipe is perfect for those who crave a hearty and satisfying dinner on a cold day. With tender chicken, red kidney beans, and savory herbs, this crock pot chicken stew is a comfort food classic that is easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight.<\/p>\n

Stew has been around as long as we have had the ability to cook in some kind of pot. Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that typically includes meat or poultry, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Stew recipes are incredibly versatile and can be flavorful and healthy main dishes.<\/p>\n

This slow cooker chicken stew recipe is packed with tender chicken thighs, flavorful vegetables, and kidney beans in a rich broth, seasoned with fragrant herbs and spices.<\/p>\n

Slow cooker recipes are easy to make because they need minimal prep, so they are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. If you’re looking for a delicious and effortless chicken stew recipe, this one works!<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Olive Oil<\/strong> – Or use vegetable oil.
\n\u2022 Onion<\/strong> – Or you can use onion powder, or shallots.
\n\u2022 Celery<\/strong> – Or use fennel, or other veggies.
\n\u2022 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs<\/strong>\u00a0– You can substitute\u00a0boneless skinless chicken breasts\u00a0for the chicken thighs if you prefer.
\n\u2022 Salt and\u00a0Black Pepper<\/strong>\u00a0– Staple seasonings.
\n\u2022 Bay Leaf<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Bay leaves\u00a0add a subtle herbal mintyness and bitterness that brightens the heaviness of stew. It won’t taste minty or bitter, it’s very subtle.
\n\u2022 Fresh Thyme, Rosemary, Dried Sage<\/strong> –\u00a0Fresh herbs\u00a0and\/or dried herbs can be used.\u00a0Poultry seasoning\u00a0or\u00a0Italian seasoning\u00a0can be used if you don’t have thyme, rosemary, or sage.
\n\u2022 Fresh Garlic<\/strong> – Adds a great savory flavor. Use jarred garlic, minced, or garlic powder in place of fresh.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chicken Broth<\/strong> – I normally use a low sodium broth or chicken stock, but you can use regular broth and adjust the salt in the recipe to taste.
\n\u2022 Canned Red Kidney Beans<\/strong> – You can use any canned beans that you like.
\n\u2022 Yukon Gold Potatoes<\/strong>\u00a0– If you don’t have\u00a0Yukon Golds, just use any type of potato you have on hand,\u00a0red potatoes,\u00a0baby potatoes, or\u00a0russet potatoes. Keep in mind that different varieties may have different cook times.
\n\u2022 Better Than Bouillon\u00ae<\/strong> – Enhances the chicken flavor. If you don’t have chicken Better Than Bouillon\u00ae, you can substitute 2 chicken bouillon cubes instead.
\n\u2022 Corn Starch\u00a0and Cold Water<\/strong> – To make a\u00a0corn starch\u00a0slurry that will thicken the stew. This is optional.
\n\u2022 Fresh Kale<\/strong> – I add this after the stew finishes cooking. You can also add fresh baby spinach, canned\u00a0green beans,\u00a0frozen peas\u00a0or other frozen vegetables.<\/p>\n

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There are many ways to make a\u00a0crock pot chicken stew recipe. You can create unique flavor profiles by switching up the ingredients. Here are a few variations you may want to try:<\/strong><\/p>\n