Creamy Homemade Chicken Stew 🍲🐔

Warm up with this comforting and creamy chicken stew that’s sure to become a family favorite. It's rich, hearty, and loaded with vegetables, making it a perfect wholesome meal for any day of the week. The combination of flavors meld beautifully over slow cooking, making each bite delightfully tender and creamy. Best served with crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a complete dinner experience! 🥖🍚

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken leg meat (or your favorite chicken parts)
• 3/4 pound small fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and halved
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups pearl onions (or chopped onions)
• 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/4 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup chicken broth

Seasonings

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the evaporated milk and flour until smooth. This will serve as the stew's creamy base.

🥄 Mixing the flour with the milk before adding it to the slow cooker helps prevent lumps from forming in your stew.

2. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and peas.
3. Pour the milk mixture and chicken broth over the top.
4. Season everything with salt, pepper, marjoram, and rosemary, then give it a gentle stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

⏳ Cooking times may vary based on your slow cooker model; if you’re short on time, cooking on high for about 3-4 hours can work as well!

6. Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.

Variations

• Low-carb: Substitute the potatoes with cauliflower florets for a lower-carb option.
• Spicy kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some diced jalapeños for a zesty twist!
• Herbaceous: Experiment with other herbs like thyme or sage for an earthy flavor.
• Creamier: For an extra creamy texture, consider adding a splash of heavy cream right before serving.

This hearty chicken stew is perfect for meal prep too! Make a large batch and enjoy leftovers throughout the week. It’s convenient, delicious, and always hits the spot! 🥰