Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew - Calgary Co-op

Ingredients

• Cal & Gary's Olive oil*
• 2 lbs chicken thighs ($11.44)
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning*
• 1 tbsp garlic powder*
• 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly cracked black pepper*
• 1/2 white onion cut into 1/4-in dice ($0.69)
• 1/2 cup carrout cut into 1/4-in dice ($1.00)
• 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed ($2.00)
• 2/3 cup julienned sundried tomatoes ($3.25)
• 1 cup whipping cream ($1.90)
• 1 cup chicken stock ($0.83)
• 2 dried bay leaves*
• Parmesan cheese rinds (opitonal)
• 1 x 398ml can white kidney or cannellini beans ($1.79)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp water*
• Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish
• *common pantry items