Chicken Mushroom Stew
Description
The flavors blend beautifully in this pot of chicken, vegetables and herbs as it simmers slowly.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cups diced zucchini
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons each dried thyme, oregano, marjoram and basil
- chopped fresh thyme, optional
Directions
- Cut chicken into 1-in. cubes; brown in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion, zucchini and green pepper in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Place vegetable mixture in slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low for 4-5 hours or until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.
