Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, and melted cheese with al dente pasta. It’s an easy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (chopped, for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat, extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker, season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in marinara sauce and chicken broth. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: Remove chicken, shred, return to slow cooker. Add uncooked pasta, ensuring it’s covered in sauce. Cook on high for 20–30 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted. Garnish with parsley or basil. Serve hot with additional cheese or red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, transfer to a baking dish after slow cooking, add more cheese and breadcrumbs, and broil for 2–3 minutes.
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, adjusting cook time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
