Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Stew

Phase 1 and Phase 3

Serves 8 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, wild rice, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Lay the chicken breast halves on top, and add the broth.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6 1/2 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.

Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir it back into the slow cooker.

Remove the bay leaves.

Add the parsley, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Source:  Hayley Pomroy