ITALIAN SHRIMP 'N' PASTA

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This dish will remind you a bit of classic shrimp Creole, but it has a surprise Italian twist. Slow cooking gives it hands-off ease-perfect for company. -Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2x1-in. strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) 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 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked orzo or other small pasta
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, celery, pepper, onion, garlic, sugar and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 7-8 hours or until chicken is just tender., Discard bay leaf. Stir in pasta; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, covered, until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges