Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta
This Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is the perfect family meal—easy, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with Italian seasoning and finished with pasta and sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 (10.5 oz) can of cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional, but adds great flavor)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the Crock Pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and gently stir until everything is well coated.
- Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh parsley if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese—it melts better and gives a creamier texture.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery, depending on your taste.
- Feel free to add cooked spinach, peas, or broccoli at the end for extra veggies.
- This dish thickens as it cools—add a little chicken broth or milk when reheating leftovers.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
