INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, boneless
• 2 small zucchini, halved and sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 1 package chicken gravy mix (approx. 1 oz)
• 2 tablespoons water
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of ground nutmeg, fresh if possible
• 8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk or light cream
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 4 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta

PREPARATION

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; place in crockpot. Add zucchini, gravy mix, water, and seasoning. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours on low.
2. Add smoked gouda cheese, milk or cream, and chopped tomato to the crockpot during the last 20 minutes, or while the macaroni is cooking. Stir in hot cooked macaroni.
3. Serves 4.