Chicken Bonne Femme

Literally "Good Wife's Chicken" this homey, comforting French dish is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes

3 lbs. chicken parts, skin removed
2 cups frozen baby onions
1 16oz. bag baby carrots
3/4 lb. new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-in pieces
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 celery stalks, cut into 2 in lengths
3 strips turkey baon, diced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp greshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 TBSP chopped tarragon or mint
1 2-in strip lemon zest
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Combine the chicken, onions, carrots, potatoes, broth, celery, bacon, bay leaf, thyme, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until the chicken is cooked through, 4-6 hours. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and veggies to a platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Skim off any fat that has risen to the surface of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the parsley, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt; then spoon the sauce over the chicken and veggies.

Serves 8

Points per serving: 4