• Begin by spraying your crockpot with non-stick spray.
• Next, add the chicken (you can use cubed breast or thighs) and olive oil.
• Add the garlic, zucchini, squash, red onion, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, and tomato sauce.
• Next, add the Italian blend seasoning and salt and pepper.
• Cook on low for six to eight hours or on high for four hours.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over linguini or spaghetti noodles and top with Parmesan cheese.

To freeze for later

• To freeze the sauce, add two heaping tablespoons of tomato paste and mix well.
• Let cool and then freeze flat in a freezer safe container or freezer bag.
• To serve from frozen, defrost and heat on a stove top or heat in the microwave in a microwave safe dish.