Chicken with chickpeas

Chicken second courses

1 pound chicken breast tenders ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil $ 1⅓ cups onion diced 1 cup green bell pepper diced ½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1 (15½-ounce) can chickpeas, drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained 1 t. Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper optional Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)