Description
A simple and delicious crockpot creamy chicken pasta dish that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- Add cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hrs
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot, creamy chicken pasta, easy slow cooker recipe, comfort food