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Whole30 Crockpot Chicken Stew with vegetables and herbs

Hearty Whole30 Crockpot Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew

This hearty Whole30 compliant stew features tender chicken, a medley of root vegetables, and a savory broth, all cooked to perfection in a crockpot. It's a comforting and healthy meal that's easy to prepare for a wholesome dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces

Vegetables

  • 4 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans

Liquid

  • 4 cups Whole30-approved chicken broth

Seasonings

  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Thickener (optional, Whole30 compliant)

  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Wash, peel, and chop all the vegetables as directed. Season the cut chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

Assemble

  • Layer the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and sweet potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, then add the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf.

Cook

  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
  • If using, stir in the green beans during the last hour of low cooking or the last 30 minutes of high cooking.
  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder with 1/4 cup cold water to make a slurry. Stir this slurry into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking and continue to cook until desired thickness is reached.

Serve

  • Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired.

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prepping. You can easily double the recipe and freeze portions for later. Adjust seasonings to your preference, and feel free to add other Whole30-compliant vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.