Homey Chicken Stew For 2 (crockpot)

This recipe has been reduced to feed 2.  I recommend a 3 qt. crockpot 

1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
salt & pepper
1/16 cup olive oil
1/2 onion, minced

1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 TbS tomato paste
1/2 tsp fresh thyme (1/8 tsp dried)
half of 1/6 cup flour

1/8 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 red potatoes, in 1/2" pieces
1 large carrot, sliced 1/2" thick
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 of 1/8 C minced parsley

Dry chicken.  Season with salt & pepper.  Heat oil, brown chicken in batches lightly.  Transfer to bowl.

Brown onions, garlic, tomato paste & thyme.  Stir in flour, cook 1 more minute.  Slowly whisk in wine.  whisk in 1/4 cup broth.  Transfer to slow cooker.

Microwave potatoes & carrots in covered bowl, stirring halfway, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to slow cooker.  Put in chicken & juices.  Cook on low 4-6 hours.

Transfer chicken to cutting board and shred.  Skim fat from stew.  Add chicken and peas, reheat.  Stir in parsley.