Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, all simmered together in your slow cooker for ultimate convenience. This comforting meal brings the flavors of Italy straight to your kitchen, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep work and effortless cooking, this recipe will soon become a household favorite that everyone will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Dice garlic and prepare all ingredients.
- 2. Place chicken in the slow cooker; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
- 4. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 5. About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- 6. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker, add cooked pasta, and mix gently.
- 7. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg