ITALIAN SHRIMP 'N' PASTA

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This dish is always a hit! The shrimp, orzo, tomatoes and cayenne pepper remind me of a Creole favorite, but the Italian seasoning adds a different twist. The strips of chicken thighs stay nice and moist during the slow cooking.

Provided by tweetyfan

Categories     Easy

Time 7h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch x 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta or 1/2 cup other small shell pasta
1 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaf. Stir in the pasta; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in shrimp; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 178.2, Sodium 667.4, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 33.7

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