Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut in half
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 chicken legs with thigh, skin and fat removed (about 3 lb.)

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a 4-1/2 quart crock pot. Mix well.
  • Add chicken, stir until well mixed.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH heat setting for 5 hours or LOW heat setting for 8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender and potatoes can be easily pierced.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Remove excess fat on the chicken before adding to the post.
  • I made 1/2 the recipe with success.