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The best Slow Cooker Chicken Stew<\/strong> Recipe! This crockpot chicken stew is a cozy, healthy dinner that is so easy to make!<\/p>\n

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Made with simple pantry and fridge staples that you likely already have on hand, this crockp pot chicken stew stands out because it\u2019s easy to make AND delicious! Toss the ingredients together in your crockpot and let it make dinner for you!<\/p>\n

This slow cooker chicken stew recipe has chicken, carrots, celery, onions\u2026 It\u2019s packed with protein and vegetables and is hearty and easy to make \u2013 a dinner you\u2019ll go back to over and over again! This is the kinda meal you want to eat while curled up in a blanket on the couch; total comfort food!<\/p>\n

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  • Pound your chicken to make it extra tender:<\/strong> Pounding your chicken with a meat mallet can make it extra tender!<\/li>\n
  • Brown your veggies before hand.<\/strong> Saut\u00e9ing veggies might seem like a simple step that you can skip, but it really makes a difference in the stew\u2019s taste! You can brown the chicken if you like, but it\u2019s not necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Olive Oil: <\/strong>You\u2019ll only need olive oil if you\u2019re making this on the stovetop. If you\u2019re making it in the crockpot you don\u2019t need it!<\/p>\n

    Chicken<\/strong>:\u00a0You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe. You can also substitute beef for chicken in this recipe or we also have a Healthy Beef Stew recipe and an Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe and Old Fashioned Ground Beef Stew.<\/p>\n

    Onion & Garlic:<\/strong> I don\u2019t recommend skipping the onion; it adds flavor.<\/p>\n

    Potatoes<\/strong>: Yukon golds work the best for stew because they\u2019re tender and don\u2019t get mealy when cooked. You can sub in halved fingerling potatoes, baby potatoes, or red potatoes for this recipe. I have not tried sweet potatoes or russet potatoes in this recipe, but I think they would become too mushy!<\/p>\n

    Carrots & Celery<\/strong>:I don\u2019t recommend skipping either carrots or celery. They both add flavor!<\/p>\n

    Broth:<\/strong> Chicken broth, stock and bone broth can all be used interchangeably. Vegetable broth or beef broth will also work. We like to use low sodium chicken broth or no salt added broth.<\/p>\n

    All Purpose Flour: <\/strong>You can substitute 1:1 Gluten Free Flour in this recipe in place of the all purpose flour. Almond flour and coconut flour will not work. Tapicoa starch may work, but I can\u2019t be sure without trying it!<\/p>\n

    Peas<\/strong>:\u00a0You can omit green peas from this recipe. If you prefer corn, try our Chicken Corn Chowder.<\/p>\n

    To make lower salt: <\/strong>Omit salt. Use low or no sodium chicken broth.<\/p>\n

    Can you make this chicken stew in the instant pot? <\/strong>Yes! You can make instant pot chicken stew. There are directions below or you can visit or Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    How To Make slow cooker Chicken Stew<\/h2>\n
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            How to thicken Chicken Stew<\/h3>\n

            This stew gets pretty thick naturally, but the addition of all purpose flour really helps.<\/p>\n

            If your stew is not thickening, you can also take the lid off the crockpot and turn it to high so that some liquid will evaporate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            What To Serve With This Recipe<\/h2>\n

            Chicken stew is a complete meal in itself because it\u2019s loaded with protein, veggies and healthy carbs. Here are some things we like to serve it with:<\/p>\n

            Apple Walnut Salad or Blueberry Salad for extra veggies
            \nRoasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan
            \nfresh bread or crackers<\/p>\n

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            Storage, Freezing & Reheating Instructions<\/h2>\n

            How to store: <\/strong>You can store this chicken stew in the fridge or freezer in airtight containers.<\/p>\n

            Freezing: <\/strong>This stew freezes very well. Store in an airtight container and allow it to cool completely before freezing. We like these containers for freezing. If stored properly it should stay good for 4-6 months.<\/p>\n

            Reheating: <\/strong>You can reheat from the fridge in the microwave or on the stove. If frozen, defrost the night before in your refrigerator or just pop in a microwave\/pan and heat!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
            The best Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe! This crockpot chicken stew is a cozy, healthy dinner that is so easy to make!<\/div>\n
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            Prep Time : <\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
            Cook Time : <\/span>6 hours<\/span><\/span> hours<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Total Time : <\/span>6 hours<\/span><\/span> hours<\/span> 25 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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