Quick Chicken Stew Recipe

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 medium onion

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium carrot

thinly sliced

1 medium zucchini

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium red bell pepper

cut into 1/2 inch pieces

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon dried basil

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons butter

salt and pepper to taste