mushroom chicken cacciatore

*4 chicken breasts
*1 can tomato sauce
*1 medium onion, chopped
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
*1/8 teaspoon pepper
*2 tablespoons vegetable oil
*8oz sliced mushrooms
*1/4c red wine/chicken stock
*1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
*pinch of salt
*hot cooked spaghetti

1. in medium skillet, brown chicken in oil. move to slow cooker.

2. in a bowl combine tomato sauce, mushroom, onion, stock, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. pour over chicken in slow cooker.

3. cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. serve over spaghetti.

serves: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
total time: 5 hours 10 miutes

gone all day dinner

*1 c. uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
*1 c. celery, chopped
*1 c. carrots, chopped
*2 (4oz) cans sliced mushrooms
*1 large onion, chopped
*1/2 c. slivered almonds
*3 beef bouillon cubes
*2 1/2 teaspoons season salt
*2 lbs boneless round steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
*3 c. water

1. layer everything in order into a 5-6 qt slow cooker; do not stir.

2. cover and cook 6-8 hours. stir before serving.