Description
A rich and creamy one-pot pasta featuring tender shredded chicken and a blend of melted cheeses, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken breasts and stir slightly to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken to a plate, shred with forks, and return the meat to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American