Slow Cooker Italian Chicken-Pasta Soup

 

 

A hearty soup featuring chicken and vegetables simmers in the slow cooker while you're away. Just stir in the pasta when you get home! Thought I would post this early since it needs to simmer in the slow cooker.

Prep Time: 10 Min

Total Time: 10 Hr 10 Min

Makes: 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces      

1/2cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)

1/2cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)

2 cup halved pitted ripe olives

1cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso® chicken broth

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2cup uncooked multi-grain small shell pasta

 

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix all ingredients except pasta in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender