Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cook

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides.
• Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onions, green pepper and mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano and basil; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender. Serve with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.