Slow Cooker Italian Style Chicken

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INGREDIENTS:
4 chicken breasts, boneless, cut into bite size pieces
1 - 16 oz. can of tomatoes, chopped
1 large green sweet pepper, diced
1 small cooking onion, diced
1 medium rib of celery, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
2 cloves of garlic, chopped; OR 2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients, except grated cheese, in slow cooker. Cook chicken and sauce on low 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving. Good over rice or pasta.
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