This Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew is pure comfort food that happens to be incredibly good for you, bringing together lean chicken breast with wholesome vegetables in a fragrant herb-infused broth. Searing the chicken first creates a beautiful golden crust that adds depth to the stew, while the slow cooker does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into tender, flavorful comfort. The vegetables cook until perfectly soft, the chicken shreds effortlessly, and a simple cornstarch slurry creates that signature stew thickness—making this a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s both nourishing and deeply satisfying.
Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew
Recipe by Daily Disher
Crockpot Healthy Chicken Stew features tender shredded chicken with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a flavorful herb-infused broth, thickened to perfection.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
6
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
6 hours
Calories
250 kcal
6 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound boneless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
Directions
1.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
2.
Add chicken to the crockpot along with chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
3.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4.
Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
5.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into the stew to thicken.
6.
Continue to cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir well before serving to combine flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
250kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg