Lunch: Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 lbs. Chicken Thigh
1 Medium Green Pepper
3 Cups Mushrooms
1 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce (I used Classico Tomato & Basil)
1/2 Cup Sliced Tomatoes
1/3 Cup Hot Wing Sauce
3 Tbsp. Butter
2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
2 tsp. Minced Garlic
2 tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp. Oregano

Instructions

1. Chop up your mushrooms and pepper into thin slices.
2. Get your crock pot out and turn it to high heat.
3. Add your chicken thighs, tomato sauce, slices tomato, garlic, spices, and hot sauce to the crock pot.
4. Add your peppers and mushrooms to the chicken mixture.
5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
6. Let this simmer on high for 2 hours
7. Turn crock pot to low, and give a slow stir to the ingredients. Let this cook for 3-5 more hours.
8. Add 3 Tbsp. butter to your stew and mix together. I added 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum to slightly thicken – but it should have reduced some.
9. Let cook for 1 more hour without the top, so that the sauce can reduce.
10. Serve hot, or save it in the fridge – it saves well and can be reheated in the microwave!