Chicken Merlot With Mushrooms

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup merlot
• 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)

Recipe

• 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 the chicken is tender.
• 3 sprinkle with parmesan; serve with pasta if desired.