Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
• 2–3 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Italian herb sun-dried tomatoes, excess oil removed
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 3 oz baby spinach
• 3/4 lb short pasta (penne or rotini preferred)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.

2. 2

   Prepare the Crock Pot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crock pot. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes (with excess oil removed), sliced mushrooms, and baby spinach on top of the chicken.

3. 3

   Make the Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Combine and Cook: Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

5. 5

   Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine it thoroughly into the sauce.

6. 6

   Cook the Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne or rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta.

7. 7

   Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the crock pot with the shredded chicken and sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated with the creamy mixture.

8. 8

   Finish with Fresh Basil: Stir in the chopped fresh basil for a bright, fresh flavor. Let the pasta warm in the crock pot for an additional 10-15 minutes on low.

9. 9

   Serve: Spoon the creamy crock pot chicken pasta onto plates or bowls and garnish with extra parmesan or parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!