How to Make the Best Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Stew: 7 Tips
This creamy chicken stew is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day! Simple to make in your crock pot, it's packed with flavor and tender chicken.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups Chicken broth Low sodium
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Baby carrots
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper Or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle minced garlic and thyme.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to warm through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables such as celery, peas, or green beans. For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.