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Drain one can of tomatoes.
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Keep the liquid from the other can.
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Hold the can of tomato paste to the end.
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In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Stir until well blended.
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Set aside.
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Turn on your crock pot to low (dont worry that its empty still).
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Heat a saute pan to medium high.
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Add the olive oil.
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Season one side of the chicken with Poultry Magic or salt/pepper and place seasoned side down into the pan.
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Sprinkle the seasoning on the top side.
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Allow the chicken to sear for several minutes before turning the pieces to sear the other side as well.
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Add the chicken to the crock pot to form one layer on the bottom.
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Pour half of the sauce mixture over the chicken.
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Add the rest of the chicken and cover with the rest of the sauce.
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Cover the crock pot and let cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
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Note: I started with mostly frozen chicken.
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Thawed chicken will not take as long to cook , maybe only 3 hours.
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The size of your chicken breasts will determine cooking time as well.
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At the 3-hour mark, start to check for doneness.
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You dont want the chicken to overcook.
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Prior to serving, make sure to cook your pasta of choice.
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Once pasta is ready, remove the chicken from the crock pot.
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Add the tomato paste to the crock pot and stir briskly with a wire whisk to smooth it out.
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The sauce will thicken and darken slightly.
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Now youre ready to serve.
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Put a pile of pasta on your plate, add a piece of chicken next to it, then spoon sauce over both.
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Crusty garlic bread and a green salad will go well on the side.
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There is a slight kick of heat from the red pepper flakes.
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Reduce the amount used if youre sensitive to spicy food.
