Go Back
+ servings
A bowl of chicken stew with vegetables.
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Slow Cooker Chicken and Spring Vegetable Stew

A light and vibrant stew that is chock full of chicken and spring vegetables. Slow Cooker Chicken and Spring Vegetable Stew is a great way to transition to the warmer weather months.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat and cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¾ pound baby red potatoes quartered
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms quartered
  • 3 to 4 carrots peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 3 medium leeks thinly sliced (white and very light green parts only)
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or two teaspoons dried
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning blend
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen green peas

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients through pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, reserving remaining ¼ cup for later. Stir well to combine and add bay leaves. Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours, until chicken and veggies are fork tender.
  • Combine the remaining ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth with the cornstarch in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Add cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker and stir well to combine. Sir in frozen peas, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 1079mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6252IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg