Easy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice

Cooking spray

large carrot, chopped into 1/4″ thick pieces

large stalk celery, trimmed and chopped into 1/4″ thick pieces

garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

bay leaf

Floating Leaf Fine Foods Sprouted Crimson Lentil, Wild Rice and Quinoa Prairie Blend

reduced sodium chicken stock, vegetable stock or water

(2) boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and black pepper,

green peas, fresh or frozen

grated cheddar cheese

salt and pepper,