{"id":952,"date":"2025-11-07T11:31:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=952"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:31:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:31:04","slug":"slow-cooker-chicken-stew-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/slow-cooker-chicken-stew-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Chicken Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This slow cooker chicken stew<\/strong> is one of our favorite meals to make on a busy day. With tender chicken, potatoes and carrots, it\u2019s so comforting and flavorful!<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t beat the ease of crockpot chicken recipes for getting dinner on the table! Try my Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings and Crockpot Chicken Tacos next.<\/p>\n

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is perfect for busy weeknights<\/h2>\n

I first made this slow cooker chicken stew on a double soccer practice night, when my family needed to eat in shifts. We kept it warm in the slow cooker on low and it was perfect and so delicious, warm and comforting. I immediately knew I had to share the recipe with you!<\/p>\n

Slow cooker meals are my favorite for busy weeknights. I love the convenience of getting the prep work of making dinner done ahead of time! This recipe is really easy to put together, and all that\u2019s left to do at dinnertime is shred the chicken. Like my stovetop Chicken Stew, this slow cooker chicken stew is so cozy. I like to serve it with some crusty bread, a quick batch of Drop Biscuits or a salad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n

This recipe is made with simple ingredients. Here\u2019s a look at what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Stew<\/h2>\n

This recipe starts on the stove, with browning the chicken and saut\u00e9ing the onion and garlic. These steps make a big difference in the flavor of the stew, so don\u2019t skip them!<\/p>\n

Brown the chicken.<\/strong> First, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Then brown it on both sides in a skillet on the stove. Transfer it to the slow cooker.<\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 aromatics and make roux to thicken the stew.<\/strong> Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring. Pour about \u00bd cup of the chicken broth into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. The mixture will thicken; this is the roux that will thicken the stew. Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker.<\/p>\n

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Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker:<\/strong> carrots, celery, potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and the rest of the broth.<\/p>\n

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Slow cook<\/strong> on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.<\/p>\n

Shred the chicken.<\/strong> Then serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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  • Chicken Thighs:<\/strong> You can make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. No other modifications to the recipe are needed.<\/li>\n
  • Dairy-Free:<\/strong> Replace the butter with olive oil.<\/li>\n
  • Gluten-Free:<\/strong> Omit the flour from the recipe. After the stew has slow cooked for 7 hours on low or 3 1\/2 hours on high, make a cornstarch slurry by stirring together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Stir this into the slow cooker and cook on high<\/strong> for 1 more hour.<\/li>\n
  • Make it Creamy:<\/strong> Stir 1\/3 cup of heavy cream into the stew after slow cooking.<\/li>\n
  • Instant Pot Instructions:<\/strong> Use the Instant Pot saut\u00e9 function to do the stovetop steps. After cooking the garlic and flour for 30 seconds, pour in about half of the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Then continue with the recipe, pressure cooking the stew on high pressure for 7 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural release. Then manually release the remaining pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Slow Cooker Chicken Stew<\/h2>\n
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    Servings: <\/span>6<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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    Prep Time: <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Cook Time: <\/span>8 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Total Time: <\/span>8 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    This slow cooker chicken stew is a hearty make ahead meal, with chicken, potatoes and carrots in a flavorful broth. Serve it with some crusty bread or homemade biscuits and a salad.<\/div>\n
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