Savory Slow Cooker Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 grams)
• 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup / 120 grams)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup / 100 grams)
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150 grams)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (1 gram)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (1 gram)
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml) for sautéing