italian chicken soup... (crockpot!)

3-4 chicken breasts
2 tbs butter
salt and pepper
1 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp basil or oregano
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbs jarred sundried tomatoes in oil (optional)
1 potato chopped
1 onion chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
1 cup green beans (frozen or fresh)
4-6 cups water (or vegetable or chicken broth)
1 can cannellini beans
1 cup noodles (we use rotini or wagon wheel or bow tie!)Cook and add right before serving.

Sautee chicken in butter, salt and pepper and italian seasoning, and garlic. Cut into chunks when cooled and add to crock pot with remaining ingredients. Cook on low for atleast 3 hours, but can do longer if needed. Serve with salad and bread. Top with parmesan cheese. This could also be prepared in a pot and simmered, in that case boil the noodles a bit before adding! This is a great way to use leftover items in the fridge! The potatoes above are leftover roasted potatoes!