Description
A fuss-free, creamy chicken pasta recipe made in a crockpot that’s perfect for busy weeknights and cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of uncooked pasta
- 1 pound of chicken breasts
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the crockpot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mixed vegetables if using.
- Add the uncooked pasta and mix well.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier option, and use half and half instead of heavy cream to cut calories. Leftover rotisserie chicken can also be used for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken, pasta, creamy, comfort food