Load all ingredients except the rice and bread into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours. Love the smell of stew brewing all day as the flavors mix and mingle!
Boil 2 1/4 cups water. Add rice, stir, bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat/simmer 15-20 minutes.
Serve chickpea stew over rice. And a slice of your favorite bread on the side!