Description
A creamy and cozy crockpot chicken pasta that you can prepare effortlessly, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Optional add-ins: baby spinach, peas, sun dried tomatoes, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Add the chicken and seasonings: Place chicken in the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth: Add enough chicken broth to cover the bottom and come up around the chicken.
- Cook until the chicken is tender: Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Shred it in the crockpot or remove to shred on a plate.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan: Drop in cream cheese and stir until smooth. Add Parmesan and stir again.
- Add pasta: Stir in uncooked pasta and make sure it’s mostly covered by the liquid, then cook on high for 20 to 40 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper, adding more cheese or cream if desired.
Notes
For best results, add pasta near the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming mushy. Consider using freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg