INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch green onions (6 to 8, with most of the green part)
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup half and half or milk

PREPARATION

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat.
2. Add onions and bacon, cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add flour, stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Add chicken broth; cook until thick then add tomato paste.
5. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker/Crock Pot; add sauce mixture.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, stirring after 3 hours.
7. Stir in milk about 20 to 30 minutes before done.
8. Serve over pasta or rice.
9. Serves 4.