Irish Chicken Stew In Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient

Irish Chicken Stew In Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient. A warm, cozy Irish-style chicken stew that is prepared simply in the slow cooker. Chicken, soft potatoes, and tender carrots are cooked in a tasty, golden stew. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy evening.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound russet or Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch round slices
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional, pantry product)
2 teaspoons black pepper, or to taste (pantry item)

Irish Chicken Stew In Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient

Irish Chicken Stew: Directions

Add vegetables to the slow cooker: Sprinkle the chopped onion over the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the potato cubes and carrot slices, spreading them evenly.
Light sprinkling of the chicken thighs: Place the chicken cubes on top of the vegetables. This allows the chicken to cook tenderly in the steam and broth.
Season to taste: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken and vegetables. The light seasoning will infuse the flavors during cooking.
Pour chicken broth: Carefully pour the chicken stock so it settles between the chicken and vegetables. The liquid should just cover the ingredients. In extra-wide slow cookers, add a bit more stock or water so the potatoes are partially submerged.
Cover and cook: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3 1/2–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and the potatoes and carrots can be easily pierced with a fork. The broth should be thick, golden, and gently simmering.
Adjust seasoning and texture: Taste the broth and add more salt or pepper if needed. Mash a few potato pieces along the edge of the slow cooker to thicken the broth slightly and return them to the stew.
To serve: Ladle the hot stew into bowls, balancing chicken, potatoes, carrots, and broth in each serving. Serve immediately for the best experience.