12 Clove Garlic Chicken

- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste

Heat oil in a skillet and cook garlic and onion until tender (approx. 5 minutes). In a crock pot, combine garlic and onion mix, bell pepper, frozen artichoke hearts, broth, rosemary, pepper, salt and lemon peel. Lay chicken breasts on top, and spread some of the garlic mixture over the chicken.

Cover crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles, spooning sauce over the chicken.

Makes 6 servings. Per serving - 196 calories, 4 grams fat, 4 grams fiber.