crock pot chicken a la criolla

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breasts), about 10 pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 - bell pepper, chopped (green, red, yellow or orange)
• 4 large plum tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 - bay leaves
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 5 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish