Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces - can also use chicken breast: cut into larger chunks to avoid overcooking if using breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 ribs Dandy® Celery, diced
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½ inch cubes - can also use Russet or red potatoes
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper - plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 2 tablespoon coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or worcestershire sauce (check labels to keep gluten free)
• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened) - can use any nut milk (unsweetened), cow's milk or heavy cream if not dairy-free.
• 2 tablespoon tapioca starch - or can use arrowroot, cornstarch or flour (if not gluten free)