Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Hearty and Comforting

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 unit onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 unit bay leaf
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
2. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic into the slow cooker.
3. Place the chicken pieces into the slow cooker along with the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and frozen peas.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
5. Stir everything gently to combine.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
7. If desired, remove the bay leaf before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.