INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds chicken pieces, broiler-fryer, cut up
salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter
2 jars marinated artichoke, hearts; reserve marinade
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry sherry or more chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon PREPARATION:
Wash chicken and pat dry. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in butter and the reserved
marinade from artichokes.
Place mushrooms and artichoke hearts in bottom of slow cooker.
Sprinkle with tapioca. Add the browned chicken pieces. Pour in chicken
broth and sherry. Add tarragon. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours,
or cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
Serves 4.