Ingredients
1
package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 thighs)
1
jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1
cup white wine or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1
can (6 oz) tomato paste
2
teaspoons sugar
1
teaspoon dried basil leaves
1
package (8 oz) fresh whole mushrooms, quartered
1
medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
box (16 oz) penne pasta
1/3
cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Preparation
Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place chicken.
In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, wine, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, mushrooms and bell pepper; spoon over chicken.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, cook pasta as directed on package. Transfer chicken mixture to large serving bowl or deep platter. Serve with pasta. Garnish with cheese and fresh basil.
