Tomato Basil Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• Salt
• Garlic
• Pepper
• Onion
• Carrots
• Carrot
• Tomatoes

Directions

1. Warm the oil in a large stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, carrots and celery, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until the onion has softened and turned translucent.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two, just until it smells fragrant. Stir in the remaining ingredients until everything is combined, then use a long spoon to press and break up the tomatoes.
3. Bring the pot to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Let the stew simmer with the lid partly on for 10 minutes.
4. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if it needs it. Serve with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.
5. For the slow cooker version, add all ingredients except the cheese to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8, then serve with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.