Quick Chicken Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 package (5.9 ounces) chicken and garlic–flavored rice and vermicelli mix
• 1-1/2 cups frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, red pepper, onion)
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional