12boneless skinless chicken thighscut into 2 inch cubes
2largered onionschopped
3clovesgarlicchopped
2largecarrotschopped
2stalkscelerychopped
1cupred wineor low sodium chicken broth
128-oz. canplum tomatoeschopped
1cupblack olivespitted
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
2teaspoonsthyme
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until browned.
In a large slow cooker, add chicken and remaining 9 ingredients (onions through thyme) and cook on low for 8 hours until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
SERVING SUGGESTION: Mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.VEGETARIAN: Use canned white beans instead of chicken thighs. Also, if not using red wine use low sodium vegetable broth. Adjust cook time.GLUTEN FREE: Make sure red wine (or chicken broth), canned tomatoes and black olives are gluten free.NUTRITION: 368 Calories; 14g Fat; 36g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 143mg Cholesterol; 434mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.