Slow-cooker Homey Chicken Stew
  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.

  3. Brown half of chicken, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to slow cooker.

  4. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken; transfer to slow cooker.

  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  6. Add onions and cook until softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

  7. Stir in flour, garlic, tomato paste, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  8. Slowly whisk in 2 cups broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits and smoothing out any lumps.

  9. Stir in potatoes and carrots and bring to simmer.

  10. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables just begin to soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.

  11. Stir remaining 2 cups broth and bay leaves into slow cooker, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours on low.

  12. Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then pull apart into large chunks using 2 forks.

  13. Discard bay leaves.

  14. Stir chicken and peas into stew and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  15. Adjust consistency with extra hot broth as needed.

  16. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  17. Serve.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 4h

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