Description
Indulge in this comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta, a delicious Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful marinara sauce. Perfect for busy days, this hearty meal is a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Pasta:
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker, season with spices.
- Cook: Pour marinara sauce and broth, cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Shred chicken, add pasta, cheeses, mix well.
- Finish: Add breadcrumbs, cook briefly, garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Use rotini or penne for best results.
- Cook pasta just shy of al dente to prevent mushiness.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
