Let’s walk through this incredibly simple “dump-and-go” method:
1. Season Chicken in Slow Cooker:
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and optional red pepper flakes.
2. Add Remaining Ingredients:
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, pitted and halved Kalamata olives, sliced red onion, and minced garlic on top of and around the seasoned chicken.
3. Stir Gently (Optional but Recommended):
- Gently stir the ingredients together just enough to distribute the tomatoes, olives, onion, and garlic somewhat evenly around the chicken.
4. Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
- Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and very tender.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and place them on serving plates over cooked couscous or quinoa.
- Spoon the flavorful mixture of tomatoes, olives, onions, and juices from the slow cooker over the chicken.
- Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley just before serving. Serve hot.
A taste of the Mediterranean with almost no effort!