Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Idea
A creamy, flavorful crockpot Tuscan chicken pasta recipe that combines just a handful of ingredients into a rich, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- Optional: fresh spinach or basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the chicken, then scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over everything. Do not stir; let the cream and cheese settle around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. Alternatively, cook on high for 2 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir everything together to combine the sauce ingredients.
- Cook the pasta separately according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir gently to coat with the creamy Tuscan sauce. Add pasta water or extra cream if the sauce is too thick.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Optionally, toss in fresh spinach or sprinkle chopped basil leaves.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Do not add pasta to the crockpot during cooking to avoid mushy texture; cook pasta separately and add at the end. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor. Cooking on low heat yields tender chicken. Season at the end to avoid over-salting due to Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
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