Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this rich and hearty Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Chicken, a slow-cooked masterpiece that combines tender, shredded chicken with a robust tomato base. Bursting with flavor from sautéed garlic, onions, and mushrooms, this easy crock pot recipe is further enhanced by the addition of grated carrot for natural sweetness and a fragrant blend of dried basil and oregano. With just 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the hard work, infusing the ingredients into a velvety sauce while the chicken becomes fall-apart tender. Perfectly paired with any pasta of your choice and topped with fresh parsley, this comforting dish is ideal for family meals, meal prep, or entertaining. Effortless, savory, and deeply satisfying, this homemade pasta sauce recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
- 4 cloves (minced) Garlic cloves
- 8 oz (sliced) Mushrooms
- 1 medium (grated) Carrot
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Do not cook through. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms are slightly softened. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, grated carrot, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine the ingredients and coat the chicken with the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable.
After 5-6 hours, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot, mixing it into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to suit your preference.
Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Optionally, top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3167 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 132.8 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 5740 mg | 122% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
