Season the chicken with salt and pepper

Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil over med-high, and brown the chicken before you put it in the crock pot

Sauté the onion in the drippings until softened

Add ½ cup flour and the garlic and seasoning; cook 1 minute

Stir in broth, paste and ½ tsp salt

Bring to a simmer, stirring

Pour into slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Cook for 6 hours on low.