Rustic Italian Chicken

This slow-cooked Rustic Italian Chicken is a perfect meal for a large family! Chicken and fresh vegetables slow-cooked to perfection in the Serro family favorite garlic sauce! This recipe is easy and practically cooks itself thanks to the slow cooker.

Ingredients: 

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar Grandpa Pete’s Garlic Sauce
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained

Directions: 

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker and top with remaining ingredients, except pasta and garnish.

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Just as the chicken is nearly ready to serve, bring a generously salted pot of water to a boil and cook pasta to your liking.

Serve chicken over pasta and garnish with cheese and parsley.

Garnish Options: Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh Italian parsley.