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Chicken Thighs with Sausage

Whether you’re serving your family or special guests, here’s a delicious entree that hits the spot. Smoked turkey sausage adds an enormous amount of flavor to the chicken and veggies.

—JOANNE IOVINO KINGS PARK, NY



PREP: 25 MIN. COOK: 6 HOURS MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


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

1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery and onion. Top with chicken and sausage.

2. 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.

PER SERVING 1 chicken thigh with 1/3 cup sausage mixture equals 280 cal., 12 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 118 mg chol., 675 mg sodium, 8 g carb., 1 g fiber, 33 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.