Easy Slow Cooker Artichoke Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 1  bell pepper diced red
• 1  onion cut into wedges
• 6  garlic clove peeled smashed
• 1 tsp rosemary leaves fresh minced
• 1 tsp cooking tapioca quick
• 0.5 tsp lemon zest 
• 0.3 Cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free low sodium
• 1.5 Lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless (I used 4-and had no left overs)
• 14 oz artichoke hearts drained
• 1 tsp juice of lemon fresh
• 2 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 2 servings rigatoni 

Equipment

• slow cooker

Directions

1. Chop, mince and dice all veggies & spices.
2. Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, tapioca, rosemary, lemon zest, artichokes, chicken thighs, salt and pepper in crockpot.
3. Pour broth and lemon juice over mixture.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours- You really dont need to check on this but every once and a while maybe give it a little stir.
5. Once chicken is cooked through, cook pasta.
6. Serve over pasta top with fresh shaved parmesan
7. ENJOY!!!