This hearty Slow Cooker Boneless Chicken Thighs Stew is prepared using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, kidney beans, low-sodium chicken broth, Yukon Gold potatoes, and chopped kale. This nourishing chicken stew recipe is a dinner option that takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4-6 people.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (16-ounce) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16-ounce) can of low-sodium chicken broth
• 3–4 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups of chopped kale
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray, for the slow cooker

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Prepare Your Slow Cooker: Spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
2. Load the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs, kidney beans, chicken broth, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and bay leaf into the slow cooker. Make sure everything is evenly spread out.
3. Set and Cook: Cover the slow cooker, set it to the Low setting, and let everything cook for about 6 hours. This slow cooking method ensures tender chicken and flavorful broth.
4. Add the Kale: After 6 hours, remove the bay leaf and add the chopped kale to the slow cooker. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on Low, allowing the kale to soften and blend with the other ingredients.
5. Season and Serve: Season the stew with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve it warm, ladling out portions of the hearty chicken, beans, and vegetables.

Recipe Tips

• Add a splash of lemon juice: Stir in some fresh lemon juice at the end to brighten up the stew’s flavors and give it a subtle tangy finish.
• Thicken the broth with cornstarch: For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water, then stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• Swap out potatoes for sweet potatoes: Replace Yukon Gold potatoes with sweet potatoes if you prefer a sweeter flavor or want to increase the nutritional value.
• Use fresh herbs for garnish: Add fresh parsley or thyme as a garnish before serving to enhance the aroma and add a pop of color to the dish.
• Try smoked paprika for extra depth: Adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the stew gives it a smoky depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the chicken and vegetables.

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