Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

  Chicken & Turkey

Slow cooked and savory, this dish is perfect for any night of the week, and is sure to become a staple in your home.

Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

Average Rating: 4.142857

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 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.
    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

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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