Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Penne with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked penne pasta, and a decadent blend of cheeses come together in a savory Italian-inspired dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer to slow cooker, add chicken, soup, broth, cream, seasonings. Cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove, shred, then return to sauce.
- Finish Dish: Stir in pasta, cheeses until melted. Let sit before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Best served fresh to prevent pasta from absorbing sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
