Mama's Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 pound skinned, boned chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup frozen small whole onions
• 1 cup (1/2-inch) sliced celery
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cups halved mushrooms
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups frozen green peas

Preparation

1. Combine first 14 ingredients in a large electric slow cooker. Cover with lid, and cook on high-heat setting for 4 hours or until carrot is tender. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Add cornstarch mixture and peas to slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on high-heat setting an additional 30 minutes.