Chicken With Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed4 celery ribs, sliced1 cup sliced zucchini1 cup sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced1 cup tomato juice1/2 cup chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprikaPepper to taste3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterHot cooked rice

Preparation

Place mushrooms and chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the celery, zucchini, carrots, onion, tomato juice, broth, garlic, paprika and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and vegetables. Serve with rice.