SLOW COOKER GREEK CHICKEN STEW

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Stew image

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb chicken thigh (boneless skinless, about 4-6 thighs)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 fennel bulb, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 red onion, sliced
1/3 cup kalamata olive, drained (not in oil)
1/4 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

Spray a large nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set at medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 5-8 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Arrange cauliflower, fennel, onion, olives around the chicken. Then cover with garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour in broth and tomatoes.
Cover and cook about 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
Stir in yogurt and artichokes and cook for about another 15- 30 minutes.