Friend of Julie: Chicken Parmesan Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 3 garlic cloves 
• 1/2 onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Place uncooked chicken in the bottom of slow cooker.

Pour both cans of tomatoes (with all the liquid) and the chicken broth over the chicken.

Mince the garlic add to slow cooker.

Dice the onions, green pepper, zucchini, and add to slow cooker.

Add cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks and then place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker.

Top with fresh parsley and a few sprinkles of shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving