Golden Wheat Berry Stew with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Onion , sweet variety, medium dice
• 2 Celery ribs , large, trimmed, medium dice
• 2 Carrots , large, trimmed, peeled, medium dice
• 1 Leek , white part only, quartered, washed well, medium dice
• 1/2 tsp. Thyme Leaves , fresh
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 lb . Chicken Thighs , boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2” chunks
• 3 cups Mushrooms , assorted, cut into 1/2” pieces
• 1/2 cup White Wine , dry
• 1 Qt. Chicken Broth or Stock
• 2 cups Wheat Berries , fully cooked
• To Taste: Kosher or Sea Salt
• To Taste: Black Pepper , freshly ground
• 1 Tbsp. Chives , fresh, minced