Easy Italian Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a medium head cabbage, cut into wedges (about 12 ounces)
• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 4 1/2 ounce jar (drained weight) (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 - 2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), skinned
• 2 cups purchased meatless spaghetti sauce
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot cooked pasta (optional)
   
  Directions

  1. In a 3-1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine cabbage wedges, onion, and mushrooms. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken pieces on vegetables. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken.

  2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta. Makes 4 to 6 servings.