Serves 6

Ingredients:

½ tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 (28 oz.) cans whole tomatoes (with their juices)

1 (14 oz.) can cannellini beans

1 lb. raw boneless skinless chicken breasts

¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in large pan. Add onion and carrots, and sauté for 7 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and continue sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. In slow cooker, add sautéed vegetables and remaining ingredients. Stir, and cook on low for 6 hours, or until chicken is easily shredded.
3. Stir, shred chicken with fork, add any additional seasonings, and serve.

Recipe adapted from gimmesomveoven.com