Chicken, Tomato and Olive Sauce
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Ingredients
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·1 onion, minced
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·6 garlic cloves, minced
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·1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed
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·1 tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried
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·1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
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·1 cup low sodium chicken broth
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·1/4 cup dry white wine
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·1 can diced tomatoes, drained, 14.5 oz.
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·1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz
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·2 tbsp. minute tapioca
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·1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
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·salt and pepper
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·1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped coarse
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·1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
How to Make Chicken, Tomato and Olive Sauce
- Microwave onion, garlic, oil, thyme, and red pepper flakes in bowl. Stir occasionally til onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker
- Stir broth, wine, tomatoes, tomato sauce and tapioca into slow cooker. Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook til chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours on low
- Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite size pieces. Let sauce settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
- Stir shredded chicken and olive into sauce and let sit til heated through, about 5 minutes. Before serving, stir in parsley and season wit salt, pepper and additional olive oil to taste. Makes 7 cups.