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Delicious Fall Maple Chicken Stew a perfect quick dinner

Hearty Fall Maple Chicken Stew (Slow Cooker)

This comforting slow cooker stew features tender chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a rich broth infused with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a cozy fall meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Forks
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Stew Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 ½ cups sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup celery stalks chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A amber rich)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Pat dry and season chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Place diced sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and chopped onion into the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Nestle the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
  • Once cooked, remove and shred the chicken with two forks.
  • For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the stew and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste and discard the bay leaf before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking. The optional cornstarch slurry is great for achieving a thicker consistency.