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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
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Prep effortless slow cooker chicken stew recipe A quick easy meal using simple techniquetech Delicious stew guaranteed

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large onions, roughly chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 200g button mushrooms, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken pieces in the plain flour, ensuring they are evenly coated. This helps to thicken the stew later on.
  • Brown the chicken in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will steam instead of brown. Browning adds a lovely depth of flavour to the stew. Set aside the browned chicken.
  • Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the same frying pan and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Don’t skip this step – it builds the flavour base for your stew.
  • Transfer the softened vegetables to your slow cooker. Add the browned chicken, cubed potatoes, chopped parsnips, and halved mushrooms.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, tomato puree, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Give everything a good stir to combine.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. I usually pop it on low in the morning before the school run and come home to a glorious smell.
  • Once the stew is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Give it a good stir and check the seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Ladle the chicken stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot with some crusty bread for mopping up all those delicious juices.

Notes

Hearty & easy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe perfect for busy families. British mum-approved, using simple ingredients. Comfort food at its finest!

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