#busydays

Slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup that is hearty and comforting. Great for busy days when you don't have time to cook.

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 cup carrots, diced. 1 cup celery, diced. 1 cup frozen spinach. 1 cup half and half. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 16 oz package gnocchi. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cut up chicken, onion, garlic, chicken broth, carrots, celery, frozen spinach, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Put all of this in a slow cooker. Put the lid on top and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Add the gnocchi, half-and-half, and grated Parmesan cheese 30 minutes before you serve. Use a stir to mix. Put the lid back on and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is soft. If you want, you can serve it hot with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

For a tasty lunch, this quick and easy pasta recipe is great. The tasty tomato sauce is easy to make and doesn't take long, so it's great for busy days. For an extra flavor boost, top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients: 250g pasta. 2 tbsp olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 400g diced tomatoes. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves, for garnish. Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Olives, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper should all be added now. Let the flavors blend by simmering the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes. When you add the cooked pasta to the pan, toss it around so that the sauce covers all of it. Add fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese on top while the dish is still hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes