Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
A luscious, creamy chicken pasta dish cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, bell peppers, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the uncooked penne pasta, mixing well.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Cook on low for extra flavor and feel free to customize the vegetables used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg