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Slow cooker chicken fricassee with chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery
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Printable Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassee Recipe

Easy slow cooker chicken fricassee with tender chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and celery in a savory thyme broth. A comforting one-pot dinner with Instant Pot, stovetop and freezer meal options too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Freezer Meals, Main, Quick & Easy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken fricassee, easy chicken fricassee, instant pot fricassee, slow cooker fricassee
Servings: 6 people
Author: Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound potatoes cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Crock Pot Chicken Fricassee

  • Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Arrange the chicken over the vegetables.
  • Pour the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce over everything. Sprinkle with thyme and any optional seasonings you're using.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until completely smooth.
  • Stir the slurry gently into the cooking liquid.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes, or until the broth has thickened into a light gravy.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
  • Notes:
  • Be careful using the high setting if using chicken breast (it can dry out quickly).

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee

  • You can sear your chicken before pressure cooking for more flavor. Use a little extra virgin olive oil on the sauté mode for a couple minutes if you have time. Scrape up the browned bits and leave them in the stew. It only takes a little bit more time and will add lots of great flavor!
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the Instant Pot.
  • Place the chicken on top.
  • Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and any optional seasonings.
  • Lock the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Allow a 5-minute natural release, then carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the Instant Pot lid and select Sauté.
  • Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it into the cooking liquid.
  • Simmer for 2–4 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot before stirring in Greek yogurt or sour cream, if using.

Stovetop Chicken Fricassee

  • Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in a large Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and optional seasonings.
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
  • Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
  • Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid.
  • Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  • Remove from the heat before stirring in Greek yogurt or sour cream, if using.

Freezer Meal Instructions

  • If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Freeze up to a month.
  • Meal Planning Option
  • Add the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to a freezer-safe bag.
  • Remove as much air as possible, seal, label, and freeze flat for up to 3 months.
  • Do not add the chicken broth or cornstarch before freezing.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Pour the contents into the slow cooker, add the chicken broth, and cook according instructions above.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken in a hot skillet for a few minutes before doing your cooking method. Scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add those to the dish.

Notes:

  • For a Creamier Fricassee - After thickening the sauce, turn off the slow cooker and stir in ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, sour cream or heavy cream. Let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Try a variety of vegetables. Maybe green beans or bell peppers.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve over white rice, brown rice or egg noodles. Or even cauliflower rice.
  • Serve with a side salad. Garnish with chopped green onions, thyme springs on top for garnish. Or even Parmesan cheese.