Herbed Chicken and Veggies

A great crockpot dish to prepare when you will be having a hectic day and want a satisfying dinner when you get home.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (3 -4 lb)  broiler or 1 (3 -4 lb)  broiler-fryer chickens, cut up and skin removed
• 2  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons white wine or 2  tablespoons  additional chicken broth
• 1  bay leaf
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups broccoli florets
•  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. Top with tomatoes, onion and garlic.
2. Combine broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
3. Add broccoli; cook 45-60 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear and the broccoli is tender.
4. Discard bay leaf. Thicken pan juices if desired.
5. Serve over rice.