Chicken, Carrot and Sweet Potato Stew

Serve this full-flavored stew over rice or a bed of sautéed spinach for a hearty, healthy comfort food meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place chicken, sweet potato, carrot, onion, garlic, tomato paste, wine, thyme, and bay leaves into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Put the lid on and cook on low about 5 hours or until the carrots are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.