Slow-Cooker Rustic Italian Chicken

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
• 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 oz)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
• Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 400mins
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except pasta, cheese and parsley.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except pasta, cheese and parsley.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Serve chicken with pasta. Garnish with cheese and parsley

If you enjoy spicy food, add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.

Try whole grain penne or another whole grain pasta shape for added nutrition. Or instead of pasta, serve this chicken with garlic mashed potatoes.