Description
A comforting dish combining tender, shredded chicken with creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in the pasta and heavy cream, then cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding sautéed vegetables during the last hour of cooking. Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy, Chicken, Pasta, Crockpot, Weeknight Dinner