Chicken Stew

Name: Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14-16 ounces Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless); 1½ teaspoon Salt (divided (1 teaspoon for the chicken, ½ teaspoon for the stew, plus extra at the end if needed)); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Medium Onion (small dice); 2 Carrots (cut into rounds or half rounds depending on their size); 2 Celery Ribs (sliced); 3-4 Garlic Cloves (minced); ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper; 2 tablespoons Butter; 3 tablespoons Flour (all purpose); 4 cups Chicken Broth; 12 ounces Red Potatoes (cut into bite size pieces); Chopped Parsley for garnish (optional); Lime Wedges for garnish (optional); Crackers, Bread, or Cooked Rice for serving (optional)