Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe. Tender chicken simmered in marinara sauce, mixed with al dente pasta, and topped with gooey cheeses – a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
Cheese Blend:
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Place in slow cooker, pour marinara sauce over, and cook until tender.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Shred cooked chicken, return to slow cooker. Add uncooked pasta, stir well to submerge in sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cover and cook until pasta is al dente. Sprinkle cheeses over and let melt.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- If sauce is thick, add chicken broth for even cooking. For a crispy top, broil finished dish with extra cheese for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
