Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, rich alfredo and marinara sauces, and gooey mozzarella cheese come together in a crockpot for a deliciously easy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
For the Sauce:
- 28 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional:
- 16 ounces cavatappi, cooked to package instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim and place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Add minced garlic.
- Cook: Pour in marinara and alfredo sauces. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook cavatappi until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine: Cube cooked chicken, add back to sauce with mozzarella. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Serve: Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- You can cube or shred the chicken.
- Recommended sauce brands: Rao’s or Trader Joe’s.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1551mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 134mg
Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-pasta-recipe/
