Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes: Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 (28 oz / 794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz / 425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried basil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (6g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving