One-Pot Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

🔹Slow Cooker Chicken Stew 🔹

➡️ Ingredients:

◾️ 3 carrots, sliced

◾️ 3 celery stalks, sliced

◾️ 1 medium onion, diced

◾️ 3–4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks

◾️ 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or 2 raw chicken breasts)

◾️ 1 cup frozen peas

◾️ 1 cup frozen corn

◾️ 4 cups chicken broth

◾️ 2 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme

◾️ 1 tsp dried parsley

◾️ 1/2 tsp black pepper

◾️ 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

◾️ 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

◾️ 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

➡️ Instructions:

🔹 Prep the Veggies:

◾️ Peel and slice the carrots.

◾️ Dice the onion and celery.

◾️ Wash and chop potatoes into chunks (leave skins on if desired).

🔹 Layer in Slow Cooker:

◾️ Add carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes to the bottom.

◾️ Place raw chicken breasts on top (if using raw; if cooked, add later).

🔹 Add Seasoning & Broth:

◾️ Sprinkle in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.

◾️ Pour chicken broth over everything.

🔹 Cook:

◾️ Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

◾️ If using raw chicken, remove and shred it after cooking, then return it to the pot.

🔹 Add Final Ingredients:

◾️ Add peas and corn in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

◾️ (Optional) For a thicker stew, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.

🔹 Serve:

◾️ Taste and adjust seasoning.

◾️ Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.