Chicken Merlot and Mushrooms

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5 hours
Serves: 5

Ingredients
Vineyard Creek
Merlot
  • 3/4 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can (6 ozs) tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Vineyard Creek Merlot
  • 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
  • Cooked pasta (optional)

 

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 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pasta if desired.