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Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms




Source of Recipe


Internet


List of Ingredients




2 1/2 to 3 lbs. meaty chicken pieces, skin removed
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine (such as Merlot) or chicken broth (I used broth)
2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed (I used dried)
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

TO SERVE:
2 cups hot cooked noodles
2 tbsp. finely shredded Parmesan cheese (I used the kind in a shaker)


Recipe



Rinse chicken; set aside.

In a 3 1/2, 4, or 5-quart crockery cooker place mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Place chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.

In a bowl combine broth, tomato paste, wine or chicken broth, tapioca, dried basil (if using), sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over all.

Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. If using, stir in fresh basil.

TO SERVE:
Spoon chicken, mushroom mixture, and sauce over hot cooked noodles Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 servings