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chicken stew recipe slow cooker
- Total Time: 385 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This hearty slow cooker chicken stew transforms simple ingredients into a rich and comforting meal with minimal effort. It features tender chicken thighs and root vegetables, finished with a cool, creamy Za’atar-yogurt swirl for a unique Mediterranean twist that balances the stew’s savory depth.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1.3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.8 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Za’atar spice blend, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces in batches until lightly browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer seared chicken directly to the slow cooker insert.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté diced onion for 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the onion mixture from the skillet into the slow cooker insert. Add carrots, potatoes, black pepper, bay leaf, vegetable stock, and sea salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook Stew: Cover and cook the stew on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Prepare Yogurt Swirl: While the stew cooks, combine yogurt, Za’atar blend, lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a small bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle hot stew into bowls. Spoon or drizzle a thick ribbon of the creamy Za’atar-yogurt swirl over the top of each serving. Garnish with additional Za’atar spice blend and fresh parsley.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best results, as they stay tender during long cooking times. For best texture, cut root vegetables into uniform 1-inch chunks to prevent them from becoming mushy. The yogurt swirl should be added just before serving and not cooked in the slow cooker to maintain its texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg