Quick and Easy Chicken and Sausage Crock Pot

This modification of a classic Philippine dish is quick and easy as are most crock pot recipes. The chicken and sausage are browned. Then the onions, potatoes and garlic are chopped. Then it's a matter of dropping them into the crock pot along with the other ingredients, setting it and walking away for a few hours. This recipe is another in the series of dishes designed for busy people who want more nutritious meals that can be prepared quickly. Because of the use of mostly fresh ingredients, it is also likely to be more healthful than the previously prepared microwave dishes at the supermarket. Put this one on before you go to work, then come home to a house filled with delicious aromas, and a great tasting meal. This recipe will probably serve four, but if there are two of you, the leftovers will make you a second meal when reheated. Hope you like it!

Ingredients

1 chicken leg quarter with skin and bones
1 link of Italian sausage (about 3 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped fine
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 can diced tomatoes (you could use chopped fresh tomato)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup wine vinegar

Instructions

1 - Brown the chicken and Italian sausage together, then put in the crock pot.
2 - Remove the glaze from the skillet by adding the diced tomatoes, then put in the crock pot.
3 - Add the other ingredients and give it a stir.
4 - Cook on high for about 6-8 hours.
Serve over pasta or rice if desired.

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