Description
Looking for an answer to the question “what’s for dinner?” This Slow Cooker Italian-Style Chicken Pasta is the answer! Perfectly tender shredded chicken cooked in a zesty Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, then tossed with penne pasta and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian herb salad dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 pound penne pasta
Instructions
- Step: Place the chicken breast in a large slow cooker and pour the whole bottle of Italian dressing over the chicken.
- Step: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan over the chicken and dressing along with the chopped sun dried tomatoes. Place the block of cream cheese on top.
- Step: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and fork-tender.
- Step: Cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Step: Shred the chicken with two forks. Add the torn basil, the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and the cooked penne; stir well.
- Step: Serve the pasta immediately.
Notes
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 494 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 628 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken pasta, dinner, Italian, creamy pasta