pollo alla contadina

I love a recipe you can make in the crock pot, they are perfect for busy work weeks. In Italy they call this Peasant Chicken, those would be some lucky peasants, this is a delicious dish.

8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
8 ounces Mild Turkey Italian Sausages, casings removed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup dry vermouth

Sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
salt to taste

In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, garlic, rosemary, and oregano. Crumble sausages over onion mixture. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange in a single layer over sausage. Sprinkle with pepper. Pour in vermouth. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 5 to 7 hours, or until chicken is tender. Transfer chicken to a warm, deep platter, and cover to keep warm. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into cooking liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat to High, and cover. Cook, stirring 2 to 3 times, until sauce is thickened (about 10 more minutes). Season to taste with salt. Spoon sauce over chicken, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve over pasta.