Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken Stew: Easy & Healthy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup (approximately 120g) green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 cup (approximately 120g) frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish