Chaos in the Backyard

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 lb pasta
• Fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Add onions, peppers, mushrooms and garlic.
3. Pour crushed tomatoes over everything.
4. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chicken broth.
5. Cook on LOW for 5–7 hours or until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
6. Remove chicken and shred or leave in larger pieces.
7. Return chicken to the sauce.
8. Cook pasta according to package directions.
9. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
10. Finish with Parmesan and fresh parsley.