Slow Cooker

Italian Chicken Thighs

Basil Zucchini "Noodles"
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ lb carrots, chopped
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1¾ cups organic chicken broth
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 lb bone-in chicken thighs, skinned

Instructions

  1. Combine onion, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir well.
  2. Add chicken thighs to cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Serve chicken mixture over Basil Zucchini "Noodles" recipe.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Or cut lengthwise into slices. Stack 3 slices at a time, and cut lengthwise into thin strips to resemble strands of pasta.
  2. Combine oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add zucchini, and toss. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

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