Chicken Merlot With Mushrooms - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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 the chicken is tender.
Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve with pasta if desired.