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Contributed By: jaynessa1
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Prep Time: 10 min (Total Time: 8 hr 10 min) This easy-to-make meal gives chicken a whole new flavor. And as a bonus, the peppers provide vitamin C. Diet Exchange: 3-1/2 Starch,1/2 Fruit,1 Vegetable,2 Meat (L),1 Fat

Ingredients

1 Medium onion, sliced

1 Medium carrot, peeled, sliced

1 Medium celery stalk, sliced

6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.), cut into bite-size pieces

1/3 cup Firmly packed brown sugar

1/3 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing

1/4 cup Soy sauce

1 tsp. Grated gingerroot

1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained, liquid reserved

1 tbsp. Cornstarch

1 Medium green pepper, sliced

1 Medium red pepper, sliced

4-1/2 cups Hot cooked rice

Preparation

PLACE onions, carrots and celery in slow cooker; top with chicken.

ADD combined brown sugar, dressing, soy sauce and ginger. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4 hours). During last 30 min. of cooking time, increase to HIGH. Stir cornstarch into reserved pineapple liquid; add to slow cooker along with the pineapple and peppers. Cook 30 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened. Serve over the rice.

Cook's Notes

Make Ahead Make your slow cooker preparation even faster - get ingredients ready the night before and place in the slow cooker. Remove inner container and refrigerate until ready to cook the next day. Cooking Know-How Every time you lift the lid, you lose heat. So, keep the lid on and resist the urge to peek!

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