Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is a delightful, hearty meal that effortlessly combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce over pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish requires minimal preparation and cleanup. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you unwind. The flavorful blend of sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese creates an unforgettable dining experience that your family will love. Customize it to your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or using different pasta types.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken
- 2–3 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt and pepper (adjust to your preference)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup Italian herb sun-dried tomatoes (excess oil removed)
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 3 oz baby spinach
- ½–¾ lb short pasta (use ½ lb pasta for a saucier dish)
- ¼ cup chopped basil
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and place in a lightly oiled crock pot.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Layer mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken and stir in cooked pasta along with baby spinach and basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg