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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Tender chicken thighs simmered with roasted red peppers, olives, and artichokes in a simple Mediterranean tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup roasted red bell peppers divided
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives

Instructions
 

  • Place half of the roasted red bell peppers, the tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes into a small food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • Season the chicken thighs with the Kosher salt and cracked pepper, then arrange them skin side up in the slow cooker.
  • Tuck the remaining roasted red peppers, the kalamata olives, and the artichoke hearts around the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the pureed tomato-and-pepper sauce evenly over the chicken and around the edges of the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 4–5 hours or on low for 7–8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Carefully remove the chicken and serve with the peppers, olives, and artichokes spooned over the top.

Notes

  • If you prefer, roast your own red bell peppers for better flavor.