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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Tender Chicken and Vegetables

A heartwarming slow cooker chicken stew filled with tender chicken and a medley of vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add the chicken pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on all sides.
  2. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, green beans, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

For best flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice just before serving. This stew also freezes well for later meals.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken stew, comfort food