Ingredients
1
lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
4
medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
1
cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
4 1/2
cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1
can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4
cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Preparation
Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.
