Description
This Creamy Chicken Pasta is a comforting, slow-cooked dinner perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken in a rich, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (thawed)
- 1 cup Italian Vinaigrette
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded or shaved)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 8 ounces Pasta (Penne or Rotini)
Instructions
- Prep: Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a liner for easy cleanup.
- Layer: Place thawed chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, spaced out evenly.
- Season: Pour the Italian vinaigrette over the chicken.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, then add cream cheese in blocks.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Boil Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Combine: Shred the chicken gently with two forks, mix with the melted cheese sauce, and stir in the cooked pasta until well combined.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving for extra flavor and color. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of milk or vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT360M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, slow cooker recipe, weeknight dinner, italian-inspired, comfort food