Description
Delicious Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450 grams)
- 2 cups penne pasta (about 200 grams)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (about 300 grams)
- 1 cup chicken broth (about 240 ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 113 grams)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 113 grams)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (about 240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Layering the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Creating the Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth.
- Adding Pasta and Tomatoes: Sprinkle the dry penne pasta on top of the creamy chicken mixture, ensuring it’s mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Slow Cooking Magic: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours.
- Shredding the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
- Finishing Touches: Add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until fully melted and enveloped in the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken