Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Preparation 1. Season the chicken breasts with paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.

Searing the Chicken 2. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

Preparing the Stew 3. In the slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, green peas, seared chicken breasts, and the seasoning.

Creating the Broth 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth and tomato sauce. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Cooking the Stew 5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Thickening the Stew 6. In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew in the slow cooker. Continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the stew.

7.Serve the savory slow cooker chicken stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.