Chicken Cacciatore

(Image and recipe from www.campbellskitchen.com)

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 7 hrs, 20 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil

3 pds chicken parts, skin removed

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp Italian seasoning, crushed

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree

1 pd mushrooms, halved (~5 cups)

2 medium onions, chopped (~2 cups)

1 medium green pepper, cut in strips

1.5 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup corn starch

1 package (16 oz) pappardelle or fettuccine), cooked and drained

Directions:

1) Heat oil in 12 inch skilled over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.

2) Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, pepper and 1 cup of the broth in a 6 qt slow cooker. Add chicken and turn to coat.

3) Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the cooker and keep warm.

4) Stir the cornstarch and remaining broth in small bowl untl the mixture is smooth. Stir mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens.

5) Serve with the chicken and pasta.