Chicken Merlot With Mushrooms

• 5 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup merlot
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• hot cooked pasta (optional)

1. Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken.
2. In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, broth, wine, tapioca, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve with pasta if desired.

mushrooms, onion, garlic, chicken thighs, tomato paste, chicken broth, merlot, tapioca, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-merlot-with-mushrooms-302092 (may not work)