Easy Crockpot Chicken Stew for Busy Nights - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas (add at the end)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)