Description
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This easy, dump-and-go recipe features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce reminiscent of classic Tuscan flavors. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that your whole family will love. Perfectly paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad, this creamy pasta dish makes any gathering feel special while allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken
- 2–3 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt and pepper (adjust to your preference)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup Italian herb sun-dried tomatoes (excess oil removed)
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 3 oz baby spinach
- ½–¾ lb short pasta (use ½ lb pasta for a saucier dish)
- ¼ cup chopped basil
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and place them in a lightly oiled crock pot. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer sliced mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, cream cheese, and chicken broth until smooth; pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the cooked chicken and stir in fresh spinach and basil until wilted.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; drain and mix with the creamy chicken mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg