Slow Cooker Rustic Italian Chicken (Cooking for Two)

By á-25010

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
• Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

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

Step 2
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Step 3
Serve chicken with pasta. Garnish with cheese and parsley.