Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms.

Ingredients of Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms

1. You need of sliced assorted fresh mushrooms (such as shiitake, button, cremini, and oyster).
2. Prepare of onion, chopped.
3. It’s of carrot, chopped.
4. It’s of dried tomatoe pieces (not oil-packed).
5. It’s of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
6. Prepare of dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth.
7. It’s of quick-cooking tapioca.
8. Prepare of dried thyme, crushed.
9. You need of dried basil, crushed.
10. Prepare of salt.
11. You need of to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
12. Prepare of chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (about 3 pounds total), skinned.
13. You need of hot cooked whole wheat and/or spinach fettuccine or linguine.
14. It’s of fresh basil leaves (optional).

Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms step by step

1. In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker combine mushrooms, onion, carrot, and dried tomato pieces. Add chicken broth and wine. Sprinkle with tapioca, thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces to cooker..
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 31/2 to 4 hours..
3. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Spoon some of the cooking liquid over the top. Serve with hot cooked pasta. If desired, garnish with fresh basil.