Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta
A comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken, pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option (with gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken breasts
- 8 ounces of pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the slow cooker.
- Serve warm with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve in shallow bowls to keep the creamy sauce with every portion. Pairs well with a salad or steamed vegetables.