Recipe of the Day: Crock Pot Chicken Fagiole

  • 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.