Nicoise Chicken Stew

2 lbs. chicken pieces;

10 garlic cloves, peeled;

25 to 30 nicoise olives;

28 oz. diced tomatoes;

2 cups chicken stock;

2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced;

2 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced;

2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced;

2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced;

Cooking fat;

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;