Red , White and Brew Slow Cooked Chicken

Prep : 25 minutes Cook : 6-1/4 hours Makes 6 servings

1................... can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes , undrained
1.................... medium onion , chopped
1 ....................jalapeno pepper , seeded and chopped
3 ....................tablespoons brown sugar
1 .................... tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1..................... tablespoon ground mustard
1 .....................teaspoon dried basil
1/4.................. teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1..................... cup beer or non-alcholic beer
1......................broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) cut up and skin removed
1.......................envelope (1-1/4 ounces) chili seasoning
..........................hot cooked pasta

1 . Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor ; cover and process until puree . Stir in beer ; set aside .
2 .Rub chicken pieces with chili seasonings . Place in 5-quart slow cooker . Pour tomato mixture over chicken . Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is tender .Cook pasta as directed on package .
3 . Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm , if desired , thickened pan juices . Serve with chicken and pasta .

Thrifty whole chicken is cut up and simmered in a spicy tomato sauce . I serve it with crusty bread so we can mop up and enjoy every last drop of the sauce .

Heart healthy