Chicken With Stuffing (slow cooker)

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel (two small lemons)
• 1 tablespoon ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 8 cups sourdough baguette cut into 1" pieces (12-14 oz.)
• 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (one medium carrot)
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup pecan or walnut pieces may be toasted first