Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew

You guys will LOVE this! Nothing like a hearty stew to warm you up! Simmer chicken, potatoes and rosemary with vegetables for a delicious dinner!

6-8 chicken thighs, fat removed and cut into 1-2 inch cubes
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 small-medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 baby potatoes, left whole or cut in half
1¾ cup chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp white wine
½ tsp fennel seeds, crushed with side of knife (optional)

Just before serving:
¼ cup water
1½ tbsp flour
3 tsp balsamic vinegar
a twig of fresh rosemary {roughly 1 tsp chopped}
½ tsp salt {to taste}

Garnish:
chopped parsley

Instructions
☑ Toss chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, wine, and fennel seeds into the slow cooker.
☑ Cook on the lowest setting for 4-6 hours.
☑ Just before serving, combine the flour with the water and mix until no lumps remain.
☑ Add the water/flour, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and salt. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.