Description
This delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food! Chicken thighs, carrots, and potatoes all come together in the slow cooker before transforming into a creamy, dairy free, and gluten free meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup almond milk, or milk of choice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch, or arrowroot
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into 1/2″ pieces, then season it with salt and pepper. Add it to a skillet with the olive oil and cook over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to your slow cooker.
2. Add the carrots, onion, garlic, potatoes, coconut aminos, salt, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker, then pour in the chicken broth. Place a lid on top, then cook the stew on LOW for 6 hours.
3. Once the 6 hours is almost up, whisk the milk and cornstarch together in a bowl, then pour the mixture into your slow cooker and give everything a good stir. Place the lid back on and cook the stew on HIGH for 30-45 more minutes, allowing time for it to thicken.
4. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*You can use chicken breast instead of thighs, and any variety of potatoes.
*Substitute soy sauce or tamari for coconut aminos if preferred.
*Any type of milk works, or try half milk and half heavy cream for extra richness.
*Arrowroot can be used instead of cornstarch for thickening.
*Browning the chicken before slow cooking adds more flavor but is optional.
*To store: refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
*Reheat on the stove; you may need to add more broth or milk as it thickens when chilled.
*For Instant Pot or stovetop directions, see the full blog post.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 167mg