Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a creamy sauce all come together in the slow cooker—your new go-to recipe for a no-stress weeknight meal.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 645kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 21 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
- 1 bell pepper any colour, sliced
- Fresh basil optional, to serve
Instructions
- Toss chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in the slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, marinara sauce, chicken broth, cream and parmesan cheese, then cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred, then add back to pot along with pasta and bell pepper. Cook for another 45 minutes until pasta and pepper are tender.
- Serve with extra parmesan cheese and with fresh basil on top if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Add pasta and veggies near end of cooking to avoid getting too mushy.
Heavy cream is best as lower fat options may curdle in slow cooker.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days for leftovers or meal prep.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1745mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2655IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 4mg