Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until well combined, then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Step 3: Add the diced tomatoes and penne pasta on top of the chicken and soup mixture, stirring gently to ensure the pasta is submerged.
- Step 4: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Step 5: Remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Step 6: Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the chicken briefly before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cheesy chicken penne, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy pasta