Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This slow cooker chicken parmesan pasta is more than just a dump & go slow cooker dinner it's a bite of Italian comfort wrapped in love. Tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and creamy cheese come together in this perfect weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 7-quart Slow Cooker or Crockpot
- Two Forks for Shredding
- Large Spoon for Stirring
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (12 oz) penne pasta uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add one pound of chicken breast to the crockpot along with marinara sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the slow cooker. Add uncooked penne pasta and stir gently.
- Continue cooking on low for 30-45 minutes until pasta is tender. Check every 10 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve this slow-cooked to perfection dinner immediately.
Notes
Tips for Success:
• You just throw boneless chicken breasts into the crockpot—no need to brown them first!
• Check the pasta every 10 minutes during the final cooking stage to prevent overcooking
• Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to restore creaminess
• This recipe works in a 6-quart slow cooker too, just watch the liquid levels Variations:
• Add fresh spinach in the last 10 minutes for extra nutrition
• Try buffalo garlic parmesan chicken pasta by adding buffalo sauce
• Mix in sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor
• You just throw boneless chicken breasts into the crockpot—no need to brown them first!
• Check the pasta every 10 minutes during the final cooking stage to prevent overcooking
• Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to restore creaminess
• This recipe works in a 6-quart slow cooker too, just watch the liquid levels Variations:
• Add fresh spinach in the last 10 minutes for extra nutrition
• Try buffalo garlic parmesan chicken pasta by adding buffalo sauce
• Mix in sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor