Slow Cooker Chicken and Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Chicken and Pasta, a one-pot weeknight dinner that's as easy as it is delicious. Tender, seasoned chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, velvety sauce made with cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and a hint of Italian seasoning, creating a dish that's bursting with savory goodness. The final touch? Adding uncooked pasta directly into the slow cooker for a foolproof, no-boil meal that's perfect for busy days. Topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality finish, this hearty recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers flavor with minimal prep time. Perfect for families, leftovers, or meal prep, this slow cooker chicken and pasta is the ultimate comforting classic you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, followed by the cream of chicken soup. Stir slightly to combine.
Add the cream cheese (cut into cubes) on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning over everything.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Add the uncooked pasta into the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Make sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker again and cook on HIGH for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Serve the chicken and pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.1 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 864 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 7254 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 280.0 g | 560% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 854 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3428 mg | 73% | |
*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.
