I work around cooking in a hot kitchen three ways: 

This recipe easily qualifies for all of the above, you can place your ingredients in the pot and then let it all meld together.. to make it even easier, make this in a slow-cooker.  Plus it's free of grains, eggs, gluten, dairy, and nightshades. 

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 8-12 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 3 sticks celery, chopped 
• sea salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cups chicken broth divided
• 2-3 teaspoons arrowroot powder (optional)
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• sliced green onions (garnish)
• chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps: 

1.  Chop the bacon into pieces and place into a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.  Cook until fat renders out and bacon starts to brown, 3- 4 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, cook 3-4 more minutes. 

2.  Add the mushrooms, celery and carrots and season generously with salt and pepper, stirring to combine the ingredients. Allow veggies to soften, then add the oregano and cumin.  Continue cooking about 5 minutes more until everything starts to brown a bit. 

3.  Next, add 2 cups of the chicken broth and stir to combine, then place the cubed chicken thighs into the pot, pressing them down to be covered by the broth. (For a thicker consistency, mix the arrowroot powder into cold or room temp broth before mixing in with the vegetables). Add the last cup of broth to your pot to cover the chicken. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

4.  Remove the lid and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce the liquid to your desired consistency. Note, with or without the arrowroot, it will thicken once it cools. 

5.  Garnish with cilantro, green onion and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve and enjoy. 

Slow-cooker version: 

Cook the bacon. Place all of it and it's fat in a slow-cooker. Add in the remaining ingredients, stir together. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. :)