This is a hearty, flavorful and aromatic meal made with an array of healthy ingredients, spices and flavors. The slow cooker does all the work to ensure a delicious meal awaits you at the end of a long day.
In a large non-stick pan, heat oil. Once oil is hot, add onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft and slightly begin to brown. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Set aside.
Layer all the ingredients in your slow cooker. Add chicken breasts, onion-garlic mixture, diced tomatoes, raisins, garbanzo beans, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper and top with thyme sprigs.
Set the slow cooker to cook on high for four hours. Do not cook it longer than four hours or chicken will become mealy.
Remove thyme sprigs and shred chicken using two forks. Mix ingredients together once last time and serve over brown rice, quinoa or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Store unused portions in a sealed container in your fridge. It heats well for several days after making it. It is also a wonderful make-ahead meal for lunch the next day or all week long.While I typically serve it over brown rice or mashed potatoes, you can also serve it over quinoa or alongside some gluten-free crusty bread if you're up for making some or miraculously find one you like.