01 -
Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Thinly slice the onion. Mince garlic cloves until fragrant.
02 -
Place chicken, sweet potatoes, corn kernels, sliced onion, and minced garlic in the crockpot, distributing evenly.
03 -
Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients, then gently toss to coat evenly.
04 -
Pour chicken broth over the mixture until ingredients are just covered. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender and sweet potatoes are soft.
05 -
Remove lid and shred chicken thighs directly in the stew using two forks. Stir to incorporate shredded meat evenly.
06 -
Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.