Beef and Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables!
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You are going to serious LOVE this Slow Cooker Healthy Chicken Stew. It's one of my absolute favorite meals for a few reasons.
Why we love this chicken stew:
There's alot to love about this slow cooker chicken stew! Here's why it is one of our favorites:
- Loaded with protein and veggies – This has chicken, carrots, celery, onions… all the goods.
- Ridiculously easy to make– Do you have a slow cooker and 10 minutes? If so, you'll be good to go
- Delicious – It's crazy to me how a few pantry and fridge staples can taste so yummy when mixed together
- COZY – Is this a weird way to describe a meal? IDK, but this is the kinda thing you want to eat while curled up in a blanket on the couch. Soooo comforting.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Video
This stew is one of my Gram's specialties- and I know you will enjoy it just as much as my family does!
Now, like I mentioned.. this stew is only made with a few pantry/fridge staples that you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients for slow cooker chicken stew:
To make crockpot chicken stew you'll need:
- potatoes, carrots, celery, onion
- chicken breasts
- frozen peas
- canned tomato puree
- chicken broth
- tomato paste
- spices
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box.
The best part about this healthy chicken stew recipe is probably how ridiculously simple it is to make.
If you love your crockpot check out these 45 Healthy Crockpot Chicken Dinners
We love to get our chicken from ButcherBox. Learn more about why we love it in this Butcher Box Reviews Post.
How to make slow cooker chicken stew:
To make slow cooker chicken stew:
- Combine all ingredientsexcept for the peas and stir together.
- Set your crockpot to low for 6 hours and you'll be good to go!
- When finished cooking, stir in frozen peas & enjoy!
I mean… I don't know about you, but I LOVE any recipe that is basically just dump + cook in the crockpot (This Lemon Chicken Soup is the same kinda deal. So easy and so yummy!)
If you're looking for other slow cooker recipes – check out these 28 Delicious Crockpot Recipes.
People are always looking for substitutions or ways to tweak recipes, here are some things you can do to customize it.
Can you make this chicken stew in the instant pot? Yes! You can make instant pot chicken stew. There are directions below or you can visit or Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CHICKEN STEW
This chicken stew is easy to customize depending on what you have on hand.
Chicken: You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe. You can also substitute beef for chicken in this recipe or we also have a Healthy Beef Stew recipe and an Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe and Old Fashioned Ground Beef Stew
Onion: I don't recommend skipping the onion, it adds flavor.
Potatoes: You can sub in halved fingerling potatoes for this recipe. I have not tried sweet potatoes in this recipe, but I think they would become too mushy!
Carrots & Celery: I don't recommend skipping either carrots or celery. They both add flavor!
Tomatoes: You can substitute homemade tomato sauce for tomato puree
Wine: A 1/3 cup of red wine adds a nice depth of flavor to this recipe – although it's totally not necessary. If you are doing a Whole30 do not add wine.
Rosemary: If you don't have fresh rosemary you can substitute 1/2 the amount of dried rosemary.
Broth: Chicken broth, stock and bone broth can all be used interchangeably. Vegetable broth or beef broth will also work. We like to use low or no salt added broth.
Peas: You can omit peas from this recipe.
To make lower salt: Omit salt. Use low or no salt tomatoes and chicken broth.
Storing and Reheating Pressure Cooker Chicken Stew
How to Store: You can store this chicken stew in the fridge or freezer in Glass containers or Souper Cubes – code CLEANEATING10 works to save $$ on our favorite silicone molds!
Refrigerating: This instant pot chicken stew will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator
Freezing: This stew freezes very well. Store in airtight containers and allow it to cool completely before freezing. If stored properly it should stay good for 4-6 months. We also have a blog post about freezing food that you can find here.
Reheating: You can reheat from the fridge in the microwave or on the stove. If frozen, defrost the night before in your refrigerator or just pop in a microwave/pan and heat!
Can you freeze this stew?
Yes you can freeze chicken stew! This stew freezes very well. In fact, I usually get 3 or 4 small containers and divided the leftovers from the crockpot once we're done eating it for dinner.
When you're ready to eat simply defrost the night before or pop in the microwave.
Can you thicken this chicken stew?
This stew gets pretty thick naturally, but if you prefer you can add corn starch or arrowroot powder.
Mix one tablespoon of either corn starch or arrowroot powder with one tablespoon of water.
Stir in the slurry to the stew during the last 30 minutes while it's cooking and allow it to thicken.
P.S. – If you love crockpot recipes, check out this crockpot whole chicken or these 45 Healthy Crockpot Recipes!
Chicken Stew FAQ
Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker
Yes you can! Raw chicken needs at least 4 hours to cook usually. This recipe calls for 6 hours on low and results in delicious, perfectly cooked chicken
Do you need to cook chicken before putting it in a slow cooker?
No! The chicken cooks completely fine on it's own in the slow cooker. Some recipes call for browning meat before adding to the crockpot put that's not necessary for this stew.
Do you add water to a slow cooker stew?
No, you don't need to add water to a slow cooker stew. We use chicken broth in this recipe. The vegetables/potatoes naturally release water – so don't add any more liquid!
How long should I cook my chicken in the crockpot?
When cooking chicken in the crockpot you'll want to usually do a minimum of 3 hours on high or 4 hours on low. Every crockpot is different so you can check if the chicken is done by using a thermometer.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables!
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts cut in cubes
- 1 cup onion chopped finely
- 1 cup russet potatoes cut in ½ inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups carrots cut in 1/4 inch thick coins
- 1 1/2 cups celery chopped finely
- 15 oz can tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth low or no salt
- 1 cup frozen peas Reserve until ready to eat
Slow Cooker Instructions:
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Chop all veggies + cut raw chicken into cubes.
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In slow cooker insert, stir all ingredients together except peas.
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Cook on low for 6 hours. When ready to serve, stir in peas until defrosted.
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When ready to serve, stir in peas until defrosted. Discard bay leaf and enjoy!
StoveTop Instructions:
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Chop all veggies + cut raw chicken into cubes.
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In a large pot heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken cubes in + sear for 1-2 minutes (does not have to cook through).
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Add all onion, carrots + celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly soft.
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Add all remaining ingredients except peas. Stir to combine.
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Cook on high heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat so stew comes to a simmer + cook for additional 30 minutes.
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When ready to serve, stir in peas until defrosted. Discard bay leaf and enjoy!
Instant Pot Instructions
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Cut chicken and veggies.
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Set instant pot to sauté, 10 minutes. Add olive oil to the pot. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. (Doesn't have to be cooked through, just a little cooked).
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Add onions, garlic, celery and carrots. Saute for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
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Add all ingredients except frozen peas. Cover instant pot and set to Sealing, Manual Pressure for 12 minutes. It will take the pot about 5-7 minutes to come to pressure.
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Once finished cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
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When ready to serve, stir in peas until defrosted. Discard bay leaf and enjoy!
Substitutions for this recipe:
Chicken: You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe. You can also substitute beef for chicken in this recipe or we also have a Healthy Beef Stew recipe and an Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe and Old Fashioned Ground Beef Stew
Onion: I don't recommend skipping the onion, it adds flavor.
Potatoes: You can sub in halved fingerling potatoes for this recipe. I have not tried sweet potatoes in this recipe, but I think they would become too mushy!
Carrots & Celery: I don't recommend skipping either carrots or celery. They both add flavor!
Tomatoes: You can substitute homemade tomato sauce for tomato puree
Wine: A 1/3 cup of red wine adds a nice depth of flavor to this recipe – although it's totally not necessary. If you are doing a Whole30 do not add wine.
Rosemary: If you don't have fresh rosemary you can substitute 1/2 the amount of dried rosemary.
Broth: Chicken broth, stock and bone broth can all be used interchangeably. Vegetable broth or beef broth will also work.
Peas: You can omit peas from this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups stew)
Calories 348 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 1846mg 53%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Fiber 8g 33%
Sugar 12g 13%
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin A 9120IU 182%
Vitamin C 50mg 61%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
Source: https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/slow-cooker-chicken-stew/
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