How to Cook Chicken Stew in Crockpot
- Brown the chicken. Begin by searing the chicken until golden brown on all sides. This helps to tenderize the chicken and enhance its savory flavor.
- Add the flour and herbs. Toss the browned chicken in flour and then add the thyme and rosemary.
- Add the veggies and broth. Toss in the onion, potatoes, carrots, and salt, and cover with chicken broth.
- Cover and cook. Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
- Add the milk and peas. Once the stew is cooked, pour in the milk, add the green peas, and cook on high for a final 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning of salt and pepper as needed.
The stew can be served immediately or saved for later. I honestly think this stew tastes better the longer it sits as the flavors deepen so it’s a great make-ahead meal and makes wonderful leftovers too.
Dietary Adaptions
Make it Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour for equal parts 1-to-1 gluten-free flour.
Make it Dairy-Free: Swap the dairy milk for soy milk or almond milk.
Nutrition Tip
Think stew is unhealthy? Think again! Made complete of whole foods, this hearty chicken stew is a balanced meal complete with complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Is it OK to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?
While it is safe to put raw chicken in a slow cooker, for the best results I would recommend browning the chicken before adding it to the stew.
