Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb

boneless chicken breast

3

medium carrots, peeled and diced

3

stalks celery, diced

1

medium onion, diced

3 cloves

garlic, minced

6 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 cup

water

2

bay leaves

1 tsp

Italian seasoning, or more to taste

2 cups

cheese tortellini

chopped fresh parsley for serving, if desired

salt and pepper