Crock Pot Artichoke, Chicken and Olives

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.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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 1/2ounce) 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.