Creamy Chicken Pasta Crockpot: A Easy Dinner Delight
A simple and delicious creamy chicken pasta dish made in a crockpot, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the crockpot.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks.
- Add the heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and cooked pasta to the crockpot.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on low.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg