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Crock Pot Chicken Fagiole
serves 6
(adapted from a Menu Mailer recipe)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 15-oz. cans stewed tomatoes
2 15-oz. cans great northern beans
2 cups whole wheat macaroni -- small, uncooked
1 tablespoon parsley -- chopped
1/2 tablespoon basil -- chopped
salt and pepper -- to taste
2 cups boneless skinless cooked chicken breast -- chopped

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onions and
saute till tender. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Transfer to crockpot
and cook on Low for about 6 hours. Option: Top with shredded fat-free
parmesan cheese.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: A big green salad and a bowl of raw baby
carrots with your favorite dressing as a dipping sauce.