Tuscan Pasta

Tuscan Pasta

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Serves 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1 x 400g red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 x 400g tomatoes 
100g sliced mushrooms
1 med. green  pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2-3 sticks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
6 oz thin whole wheat spaghetti, broken into halves

Place all ingredients except spaghetti in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until veggies are tender. Turn to HIGH. Stir in spaghetti; cover. Stir again after 10 minutes. Cover and cook 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with basil and  pepper strips, if desired.