Ingredients :
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot peeled and cut into coins
- 1 celery rib chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 bay leaf
- 18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Directions :
- In the bottom of a slow cooker, add chicken, onions, carrots, and celery. Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and add tortellini.
- Cook until tortellini is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
