Healthy Crock Pot Recipes: Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup (about 50g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup (packed) sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
• 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth