Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, Wild Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken breasts

4 cups

broccoli florets chopped

1 cup

uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed and drained

small onion, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp

red pepper flakes ((optional))

1 12 ounce can

evaporated milk

4 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp

chicken bouillon

1 tsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

EACH dried oregano, cumin, salt, pepper

1/4 tsp

dried thyme

3 tbsp

cornstarch

3 cups

half and half ((I use nonfat))

jar Prego Homestyle Alfredo

2 cups

freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

sharp cheddar cheese (, Freshly grated)

Cooked and crumbled bacon ((optional))