Cozy up with this easy and hearty slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew recipe. This comforting stew is packed with protein and veggies. Simply add chicken, vegetables, and stock to the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours. This recipe is easy to customize with your favourite vegetables and herbs! Definitely include the wholegrain mustard, thyme, and creme fraiche, they are the key to this delicious dish!

To sear or not to sear?

Today I chose to sear the chicken first. If you have the extra time, searing the chicken adds a depth of flavour to the dish, but its not really necessary, and leaving this step out saves time and dishes!

slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew – recipe tips

The ‘secret’ star of this dish is the creme fraiche paired with the wholegrain mustard and the thyme. The mustard heightens the flavour and adds a deliciously mellow tang, while the creme fraiche adds a luxurious creaminess to the dish

Serving Suggestions

Here are some serving suggestions for our slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew recipe

1. Serve with a side of crusty bread such as a baguette or sourdough to soak up the delicious sauce
2. Top the stew with a dollop of sour creme or plain Greek yogurt for a creamy finish.
3. Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or coriander, for a pop of freshness.
4. Serve over a bed of creamy mashed potato, cooked rice, or quinoa for a more substantial meal.
5. Pair with roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal

Adapt this recipe

This recipe is so easy to adapt. Stews are perfect for using up leftover vegetables hiding in the bottom of the fridge. Get creative and throw in some mushrooms, parsnips or squash.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew

This comforting stew is packed with protein and veggies. Simply add chicken, vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and potatoes), and stock to the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours. This recipe is easy to customise with your favorite vegetables and herbs!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 600 g Chicken diced
• 3 Carrots chopped into large chunks
• 2 Onions finely diced
• 3 sticks Celery finely diced
• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 1/2 cup flour (50g)
• 3 tsp dried thyme
• 500 ml vegetable stock

To Serve

• 100 ml creme fraiche
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Method

 

1. If you want to sear the chicken, heat some oil in a frying pan and cook until the chicken has started to brown. You can skip this step completely and add the raw chicken to the slow cooker with the other ingredients in step 2.
2. Coat the raw or cooked chicken in the flour and add to the slow cooker
3. Add the carrots, celery, onion, wholegrain mustard, thyme and stock to the slow cooker with the chicken and mix well
4. Put the lid on, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours
5. When ready to serve, add the creme fraiche to the slow cooker and stir though
6. Dish up onto plates and season with salt and pepper

Notes

We like to serve our stew with some creamy mashed potato and a garnish of chopped parsley. To make this dish even simpler, you could also add the potato to the slow cooker with the other ingredients.

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