Italian Shrimp 'n' Pasta

Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.