Ingredients needed:
* 3/4 lb. of sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 lbs. of boneless skinless chicken thighs
* 1 can of tomato paste (6 oz.)
* 3/4 cup of chicken broth
* 1/4 cup of merlot or additional chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons of quick-cooking tapioca
* 2 teaspoons of sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
* Hot cooked pasta, optional
Preparation steps:
* Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic into crockpot. Top with chicken.
* 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 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
* Sprinkle with cheese
Serve with pasta if desired and enjoy
(Serves 5)
