Slow-Cooked Autumn Chicken & Root Veg Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for extra flavor)
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced (keep the skins on for extra nutrients)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 leek (use the green tops too, they’re full of flavor)
• 500ml chicken stock (Choose gluten free if required)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste