Description
This Easy Crock Pot Italian Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish made with tender slow-cooked chicken, Italian seasonings, and a rich tomato-cream sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love—just set it and forget it!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Spice it up! Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Want more veggies? Stir in spinach or mushrooms before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: ~900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg