Description
A creamy and cheesy delight made with tender chicken and penne pasta, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add the diced tomatoes and penne pasta on top of the chicken and soup mixture. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- This dish can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
- Consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg