Chicken Merlot With Mushrooms

From Simple & Delicious, submitted by Shelli McWilliam.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 5 1⁄4 cups  sliced mushrooms
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 3  lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup  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
•  hot cooked pasta (optional)

Directions

1. Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken.
2. 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 the chicken is tender.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve with pasta if desired.