Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta is creamy, hearty, and delicious, with tender chicken, pasta, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in Alfredo sauce.
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Ingredients
Cook the Chicken:
- 1.5-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- salt and pepper
Rest of the ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 jars (14.5 ounces each) creamy Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups dry rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained
- 3 cups fresh spinach packed
- salt and pepper to taste
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
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Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Trim chicken breasts of excess fat and add them to the slow cooker.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or cook on High for about 3 hours. Check to ensure the chicken is fully cooked, juicy, and tender.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a large plate and shred it using two forks.
- Discard the chicken broth from the slow cooker.
Cook Pasta:
- Add shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add dry rigatoni pasta and distribute evenly on top of the chicken.
- Add 2 cups chicken broth, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and two jars of Alfredo sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir in drained, sun-dried tomatoes. At this point, check on the sauce. If it's too thin for your liking, stir together the cornstarch and water in a small cup with a fork until smooth. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook for another 15 minutes on high. Check the pasta; if it's still uncooked, cook it for another 15 minutes. Usually, the pasta is done in 45-60 minutes, but it depends on the slow cooker, so keep an eye on it.
- Place the slow cooker on Keep Warm (or on Low if you don't have that setting). Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and spiciness. Stir in fresh spinach and cover for 10 minutes; the heat will wilt the spinach.
- Gently stir to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
627mg
(26%)
Potassium
928mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1700IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
32.9mg
(37%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 928mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1700IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 32.9mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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