Crock Pot Artichoke, Chicken and Olives

Geema's Note:

Do you want something different in a crock pot recipe...this is it. The fresh Mediterranean flavors are a treat and so is the couscous.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen artichokes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (or 1/4 cup capers, drained)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups hot cooked couscous

Directions:

1. Rinse chicken& set aside.
2. In a 3 1/2 qt crock pot combine mushrooms, undrained tomatoes, frozen artichoke hearts, chicken broth, onion, olives,& wine/broth.
3. Stir in tapioca, curry powder, thyme, salt,& pepper.
4. Add chicken.
5. Spoon some of the tomato mixture over chicken.
6. Cover& cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
7. Serve with hot cooked couscous.
8. Serves 6.

Reviews

[~*~BethCooks~*~]

My husband loves anything curry! And I love anything that's easy! This is IT! We loved it! I used a combination of skinless, boneless chicken breasts and thighs, because we like some dark meat. I also used the olives AND capers, simply because I love capers. But because of that addition, I didn't add any extra salt, as my capers were the great big salty kind. It was lovely over the couscous! A must try for Mediterranean style food lovers!

[sarikat]

Wow, this was wonderful! The flavor was subtle but delicious, and the chicken was so moist it just flaked apart. I did add about 1/2 tbsp. hungarian paprika, and I added marinated artichoke hearts at the end since I couldn't find frozen ones. I served this over parmesan couscous with toasted pita bread. Hey, the bf loves it, so that makes it a keeper.

[ellie_]

I really liked this easy to make soup/dish. I skipped the couscous and just had it like a thick and delicious soup/stew. Wonderful after a busy day at work. Thanks for sharing!