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