Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, and Peas Recipe
A hearty and comforting Crockpot Chicken Stew featuring tender chicken thighs, diced vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful broth thickened with cornstarch and enhanced with ranch seasoning. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a cozy meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound skinless & boneless chicken thighs
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1 ounce) packet chicken gravy mix
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the chicken thighs, diced potatoes, carrots, celery, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves directly into the slow cooker.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, chicken gravy mix, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are soft.
- Thicken the Stew: While the stew is cooking, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this into the stew along with the frozen peas.
- Final Cook: Cover and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, until the stew thickens and the peas are heated through.
- Serve: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, increase cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred, though thighs remain more tender.
- Frozen peas can be replaced with green beans or corn.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking adds extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Keywords: Chicken stew, Crockpot recipes, Slow cooker chicken, Comfort food, Creamy chicken stew
