Serve this one-dish meal with a side salad!

Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

Ingredients

3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 — 6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup merlot or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked pasta

Directions

~Place the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken.

~In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, broth, wine, tapioca, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for five to six hours (or until chicken is tender).

~Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pasta.

~Makes five servings.