Ingredients

1 1/2 medium onion, sliced

1 1/2 celery stalk, with leaves, cut in 1-inch pieces

18 fluid ounces tomato paste, 1 can with garlic

3/4 cup Chianti or other red wine

3/8 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

1 1/2 bay leaf

9 large mushrooms, sliced

4 1/2 garlic cloves

3/4 teaspoon basil

3 teaspoons oregano

4 1/2 pounds whole chicken

Difficulty: 1 | Serves: 6

Directions:

1. Place sliced onion in bottom of crockpot.

2. Add chicken -- you can either use a whole chicken or chop it up in pieces.

3. Stir together tomato paste (as indicated, I used 1 can of "regular" tomato paste and 1 can with garlic), creole seasoning (I used Konriko brand), pepper, garlic, herbs, and

1/4 cup of wine. I went against "tradition" and used a red wine. I like the way reds blend with tomato sauces. In this case, I used a light Chianti. Pour over chicken.

4. Pour remaining wine over chicken as well.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours (HIGH 3 to 4 hours).

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