Chipotle Chicken Zucchini "Fideo" Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

INGREDIENTS

16 oz

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

fresh black pepper,

1 tsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

chopped onion

3 cloves

minced garlic

4 cups

reduced sodium chicken broth

8 oz

can tomato sauce

1/2 tbsp

chipotle chile in adobo, chopped

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

cumin

bay leaves

1/4 cup

chopped cilantro

zucchini

medium (5 oz) avocado, pitted and sliced

2 oz

crumbled queso fresco or queso blanco (omit for Paleo, Whole30)