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Lemon Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
This creamy Lemon Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta recipe is super easy to make and is perfect to feed a crowd. Enjoy a delicious weeknight meal or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 662 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 10 oz penne or any other pasta you prefer
- 1/2 sweet pepper diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- juice 1 large lemon
- 1 1/4 Cups water
- 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Cup whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- Parmesan for garnishing
Instructions
- Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- In a pan over med-high heat, melt 1 tbsp. butter.
- Add chicken to the pan and sear over high heat to brown the outsides of the cubes (not cook thoroughly). After it’s browned, turn off the heat and add the garlic.
- Mix together and place in the slow cooker bowl.
- Add the sweet pepper, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. butter, bouillon, and 1 cup water.
- Cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
- minutes before cooking time is complete, boil the pasta and cook it al dente. Drain set aside
- Mix a slurry of the ¼ c water and cornstarch
- Add that as well as the cream to the slow cooker and stir well. Add the pasta and mix well, and return the lid and let cook for another 30 minutes on high or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
662kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1550IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
21.2mg
(24%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1550IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 21.2mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.