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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta
4.8 from 87 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe combines seasoned chicken breasts cooked gently with crushed tomatoes and Italian herbs. The shredded chicken is mixed with cooked penne pasta and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, which melts to create a creamy, hearty dish. The slow cooking develops rich flavors with minimal effort.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 crushed tomatoes 28-ounce cans
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker.
  2. In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, onion, basil, oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir into the slow cooker and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks.
  4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  5. Stir pasta and chicken into the slow cooker; top with cheeses. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 10-20 minutes, or until the cheeses have melted.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.