Chicken Thighs with Sausage

Name: Chicken Thighs with Sausage
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup ketchup; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whether you’re serving your family or special guests, this comforting entree hits the spot on cold winter nights. —Joanna Iovino, Kings Park, New York

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup ketchup
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery and onion. Top with chicken and sausage.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, garlic, hot sauce, seasonings and, if desired, browning sauce. Spoon over meats. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 280 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Whether you’re serving your family or special guests, this comforting entree hits the spot on cold winter nights. —Joanna Iovino, Kings Park, New York

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