Crockpot Coconut Chicken Stew (Gluten-Free)
This easy Crockpot Coconut Chicken Stew is a gluten-free, one-pot dinner with potatoes and vegetables. It is comforting, nourishing, and full of flavor.

Recipe Highlights
- This slow cooker chicken breast recipe is versatile because you can use any kind of potato or swap the chicken breast for chicken thighs.
- Full-fat coconut milk gives this soup a boost of flavor and creaminess, but without the dairy.
- This chicken stew is gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free.
- The leftovers freeze great for up to two months providing you with a quick and easy lunch option.

Recipe Steps
Step One
Wash and prep the potatoes, celery, carrots, onion and add them to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker along with the chopped chicken breasts, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Set the slow cooker to cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

Step Three
Shortly before serving, add the coconut milk and frozen peas and allow them to heat through for about 30 minutes.

Top Tips
- Use your favorite kind of potatoes for this Crockpot Chicken Stew. You will need about one pound.
- Substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breast for a more pronounced chicken flavor.
- Freeze in air-tight containers for up to two months.
- Defrost and then reheat on the stove or in the microwave. Lunch made easy!

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Crockpot Coconut Chicken Stew (Gluten-Free)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy Crockpot Coconut Chicken Stew is a gluten-free, one-pot dinner with potatoes and vegetables. It is comforting, nourishing, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered
- 1.25 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen petite green peas
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In the base of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the potatoes, chicken breasts, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the lid on top and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk and frozen peas. Replace the lid and let the stew finish cooking.
- Serve hot, with a little bit of parsley sprinkled on top of each serving.
Notes
- Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Defrost in the refrigerator and re-heat the stew on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- You can use whatever type of potatoes you like, but you’ll need about 1 pound.
- If you want even more flavor from the chicken, feel free to substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts.
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Crockpot slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken stew, crockpot chicken and potatoes, crockpot chicken thighs
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This has been one of my favorite recipes to make when it gets cooler outside.
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Thank you Carrie!
Fantastic Stew! I don’t have a crock pot but I was able to quickly make this stew in a very large pot on the stove. To the recipe I added lots fresh garlic, fresh ginger, fresh green beans and no potatoes (I didn’t have any). My sons said it was the best soup I ever made! Thank you for bringing out great recipes and a website that Really Really Rocks! Clean Eating to you!
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Oh my gosh, Robin, thank you for sharing your feedback! I am thrilled you liked the soup and your sons did too! XOXO!
This was fabulous! I loved the broth, the chunks were tender and terrific, and the whole family loved it. I loved the slow cooker preparation!
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I loved it! Really comforting and so delish!
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I am used to make beef stew, but have never made chicken stew! Love your easy and delicious recipe. Cannot wait to try! Thanks for sharing.
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This turns out much better than expected. It’s nice and easy and delicious, and everyone loves it. 🙂
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Such a comforting weeknight stew — with so much flavor!
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