Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Crock-Pot)

Ingredients:

1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup half and half
4 cups of water, (more to cover if needed)
8 oz fresh baby spinach
1/2 lb baby carrots, sliced into small rounds
2 stalks of celery
1/2 medium onion
1 TBS garlic
3-4 TBS chicken base (bouillon)
**gnocchi, from the deli or pasta section at the local store**
salt & pepper to taste

-Combine all the ingredients, except the gnocchi and cook on low, 6-8 hours.
-During the last hour - add the gnocchi.
-Stir occasionally.

Tuna & Shells

Tuna & Shells:

8 oz uncooked medium pasta shells, prepared as directed on box
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can FF cream of chicken soup
... 1 soup can skim milk
3 cans tuna in water, drained
1 small can, chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded taco mix cheese
1 small bag of frozen green peas
1/2 - 1 cup - bread crumbs

* prepare pasta as directed, drain well
* return to pot and add milk, soups, green chilies, tuna and shredded cheese
* mix well
* add peas to mix, combine thoroughly
* pour into a prepared casserole dish
*top with bread crumbs - more or less as desired

**Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes