Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
Slow cooked and savory, this dish is perfect for any night of the week, and is sure to become a staple in your home.–Shelli McWilliam of Salem, Oregon
Ingredients
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3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup merlot or additional chicken broth
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2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Hot cooked pasta, optional
Directions
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1.
Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken.
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2.
In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, broth, wine, tapioca, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
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3.
Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts
5 ounces cooked chicken with 1/2 cup sauce: 310 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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