Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken pasta dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 6-7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Add the pasta and mixed vegetables; stir to combine everything.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Perfect for pairing with a crisp side salad or garlic bread. Can be customized with various vegetables or pasta types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, crockpot recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, meal prep