Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggie Stew

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Optional for extra flavor: sear the chicken briefly on both sides. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds, then set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pan over low heat, sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and parsnip.

3. 3

   Place all vegetables in the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add the chicken on top.

5. 5

   Pour over the chicken stock.

6. 6

   Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.

8. 8

   Shred the chicken slightly before serving if desired.

9. 9

   Remove the bay leaf and serve.

10. 10

    Serve with rice.