Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

Name: Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup merlot or additional chicken broth; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; Hot cooked pasta, optional

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

3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup merlot or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Directions

1. Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken.
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.
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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