Latin Chicken - Slow Cooker

1 T. olive oil
3 lbs. skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 (15.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves
1 cup hot salsa
2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. ground allspice
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
lime wedges, for garnish

Heat olive oil in large skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over chicken, brown in the frying pan, 3-5 minutes each side.

Arrange chicken in bottom of a slow cooker. Place sweet potatoes, bell pepper and black beans on top of chicken. Mix chicken broth, 1/4 c. cilantro, salsa, cumin, allspice and garlic together in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker. Set cooker to LOW and cook for 6-8 hours, make sure sweet potatoes are soft. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.