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    Slow Cooker Chicken Stew - So Flavorful and Tender!

    Published: Oct 27, 2016 · Modified: Jan 27, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 19 Comments

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    This crock-pot slow cooker chicken stew is rich in flavor but only uses simple ingredients. The meat is tender and comes right off the bone so easily.  It’s perfect with rice and tastes even better a day or two after as the juiciness and complimenting flavors are fully soaked-in.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Servings 4 -6

    Ingredients
     

    • 5-6 chicken thighs
    • 2 medium sized onions
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 oz can diced tomatoes - fire roasted, 14, I used thiscanned tomato product
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon black peppercorn
    • ¼ teaspoon cardamon
    • 2 leaves fresh bay
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • black pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Season the chicken thighs with salt/pepper. Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs until browned, then remove from the heat and transfer to crock-pot.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Stir in the onion, and garlic cloves. Cook until fragrant. Remove from the heat and transfer to crock-pot.
    • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine and cook on medium-high heat for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
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    1. Alli Rutherford Smith

      October 28, 2016 at 7:11 am

      I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes to make when the entire family comes over for Sunday dinner. This one is definitely going on the menu.

    2. jmanandmillerbug

      October 28, 2016 at 9:15 am

      This looks amazing! I friend of mine is a lot of slow cooker meals and I'm betting she would love to do this one. I'm totally going to be sharing this with her.

    3. Angelic Sinova

      October 28, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Your photography is just always so amazing! That Slow Cooker Chicken Stew looks super yummy. I love slow cooker meals and am always looking for new recipes to try.

    4. Pam Wattenbarger

      October 28, 2016 at 11:30 am

      This sounds so good. I bet it is full of flavor! The photos of it are making me hungry, and I just ate lunch, haha.

    5. Natalie Z

      October 28, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Slowcooking is one of my all year favorite cooking methods.This time of the year though I look for a variety of soups and stews. This looks like a great addition to our lineup!

    6. lisa

      October 28, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      This looks so good! I am always looking for new ways to make chicken in the crock pot. I can't wait to try this.

    7. Liz Mays

      October 28, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Wow, this stew looks good and it definitely sounds flavorful going by the ingredients. I'd love to cook some up!

    8. Nicole (@momfindsout)

      October 28, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      I love how this slow cooker stew includes lots of real ingredients and spices. Beautiful photos, it looks delicious!

    9. Mitch

      October 28, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      I would love to make this for the family! Throw it in and forget about it for the day! And dinner is served!

    10. Brandy

      October 29, 2016 at 7:59 am

      This is a fantastic idea to make. I know I am not a particularly stew savvy person but this seems easy enough to make and being in the crock pot? perfection.

    11. Jennifer H

      October 29, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Yum. I am totally trying this recipe. We love making chicken dishes.

    12. Jennifer L Johnson

      October 29, 2016 at 11:53 am

      This looks amazing!! I use my slow cooker this time of year non stop, i haven't made stew in a while I am going to have to try this out.

    13. Dana Peller (@Pellerini)

      October 29, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      This chicken recipe looks and sounds so comforting. I love crock pot/slow cooker recipes for that very reason. Once the fall weather came around, we started making more dishes like these.

    14. coolchillmom

      October 29, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      ohhhhh can you say drool? It is definitvely time I by a slow cooker, just to make this!

    15. Jenn

      October 29, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      This looks and sounds delicious. A perfect fall meal. I try to use our slow cooker as much as i can this time of year.

    16. Bonnie Gowen

      October 29, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      I love cooking meals in the slow cooker. You always have such wonderful recipes.

    17. Rebecca Swenor

      October 30, 2016 at 2:23 am

      This slow cooker chicken stew recipe sounds so good. It really is the perfect time of year to have stews and I have never made a chicken stew so this would be a great recipe. I love cooking in the slow cooker which makes everything taste so much better. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    18. MImi Green

      November 01, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      It is officially crock pot season and I'm always looking for new recipes. Your slow cooker chicken stew looks really good.

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