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Italian Chicken Dinner

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This Italian-style slow-cooker dinner combines tender chicken pieces with hearty cabbage wedges and sliced onions in a rich, meatless spaghetti sauce. The dish simmers gently for hours, allowing the flavors to meld together into a savory and satisfying meal. The addition of a touch of tapioca helps thicken the sauce, creating a delicious gravy that coats the vegetables and chicken. It is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a family. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for an authentic touch.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 16.2
Description
This Italian-style slow-cooker dinner combines tender chicken pieces with hearty cabbage wedges and sliced onions in a rich, meatless spaghetti sauce. The dish simmers gently for hours, allowing the flavors to meld together into a savory and satisfying meal. The addition of a touch of tapioca helps thicken the sauce, creating a delicious gravy that coats the vegetables and chicken. It is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a family. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
  • 1 small Cabbage; cut into wedges
  • 1 md Onion; sliced, seperated
  • 4 oz Mushrooms; canned, drained
  • 2 tb Tapioca; quick-cooking
  • 3 lb Chicken; cut up, skinned, and frozen
  • 15 oz Spaghetti sauce, bottled (extra thick & meatless)
  • to taste oz Parmesan cheese; grated
Directions
  1. 1
    Place the cabbage wedges, sliced onions, and drained mushrooms into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the quick-cooking tapioca evenly over the vegetables.
  3. 3
    Arrange the frozen chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
  4. 4
    Pour the bottled spaghetti sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. 5
    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours, or on high heat for 4.5 to 5.5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. 6
    Transfer the contents to a serving platter.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use frozen chicken pieces to help keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.

The tapioca helps thicken the sauce as it cooks. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can reduce the amount of tapioca or add a little water.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165&# 194;°F (74ðC) before serving.

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

For added flavor, consider stirring in a tablespoon of dried Italian herbs or basil along with the spaghetti sauce.

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