Description
A creamy, hearty pasta dish made with tender chicken, rich creaminess, and perfectly cooked pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream (or cream cheese) for that rich, creamy texture.
- Cook It Up: Cover and set your slow cooker to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cook the Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, cook your chosen pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is complete, shred the chicken in the crockpot.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta, peas, and Parmesan cheese to the pot, stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Dish it out hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
For a lighter option, swap heavy cream for low-fat alternatives. Garnish with fresh herbs for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, crockpot, creamy, weeknight dinner