CHICKEN CACCIATORE

This is a great healthy recipe that can be made in the slow cooker and can be served on whole wheat pasta.  We served it on spaghetti squash for added extra healthiness.

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 cup chopped mixed colored peppers
• 1 cup Swanson's 100% natural chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 14 oz can Italian diced tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 large spaghetti squash

 Cut the chicken breast into small bite size cubes.  Preheat a medium skillet on medium heat with a tbsp of olive oil.  Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.  Brown 2 minutes on each side.  Put into the slow cooker.  Add the rest of the ingredients (except squash) and stir well.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.  To cook the squash, poke a few holes in the squash with a sharp knife, put it on a paper towel in the microwave and cook for 6-10 minutes depending on the size.  Cut in half, clean out seeds and scrape out with a fork to make strands.  Serves 6

SLOW COOKER TACO SOUP

     This recipe goes together quick and is a good warm you up meal on a chilly day.

• 14.5 oz can tex mex tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 medium green pepper, small dice
• 4 cups Swanson's 100% beef broth
• 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1# Jennie o turkey sausage
• Garnishes like tortilla chips, sour cream, black olives and sharp cheddar
• 3/4 cups water

     Combine the first four ingredients in the slow cooker.  Brown the ground turkey until no longer pink. add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water.  Simmer for 5 minutes on medium.  Add to slow cooker.  Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.  Serve with garnishes   Serves 6