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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage

ItalianChickenEasy420 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 8 oz canned mushrooms, drained
  • 14 oz canned Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 0.3 lb hot Italian sausage, sliced
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.3 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Add sausage and chicken to skillet; brown on all sides. Drain and pat dry.

  3. 3

    In slow cooker, combine all vegetables, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir together.

  4. 4

    Add browned sausage, then lay chicken breasts on top.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours until chicken is tender.

  6. 6

    Shred or slice chicken. Serve over pasta or polenta.