Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
A comforting and hearty dish made with tender chicken, rich cheese, and penne pasta, all slow-cooked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth in a separate bowl, then pour over the seasoned chicken.
- Add diced tomatoes and penne pasta on top, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Serves with a green salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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