Slow Cooker

Chicken Pesto Soup

Crispy Baked Bread
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon granules
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 2 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small zucchini, shredded
  • ½ cup long-grain white rice
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup pesto

Instructions

  1. Combine 3½ cups water, bouillon, carrots, onion, oregano, garlic, zucchini and rice in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Add chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred, and return to cooker. Stir in milk, Parmesan cheese and pesto.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH 10 minutes.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice bread, and wrap in foil.
  2. Bake 12 minutes. Serve with butter.

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