In your slow cooker ( I used my 6 quart slow cooker ), add potatoes, carrots, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, chicken, thyme and basil and stir. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
Once the vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked, mix cornstarch with ½ cup water and add in the slow cooker. Also add green peas.
Cover and cook on high for 15-30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Enjoy with fresh dinner rolls or rice or on it's own!
Recipe by Naive Cook Cooks at https://www.naivecookcooks.com/slow-cooker-chicken-stew/