Italian Shrimp and Pasta

By nurseliz

cooks 7 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch x 1-inch strips
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta or other small pasta
• 1 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Details

Preparation time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.) In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 3 quart slow cooker. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the chicken is no longer pink.

2.) Discard bay leaf. Stir in pasta; cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in shrimp; cover and cook for 5 minutes longer or until heated through.