Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken and creamy tomato sauce, creating a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Let your slow cooker do all the work!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
- 2 cups pasta of choice (uncooked)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic and optionally cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, layer chicken breasts at the bottom. Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and minced garlic.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour chicken broth over the mixture and gently stir.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add uncooked pasta to the slow cooker. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente.
- Before serving, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, include vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - Adjust seasonings to taste; fresh herbs can enhance flavor significantly. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.