Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta
This Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is a rich, comforting slow cooker meal packed with tender chicken, creamy Italian flavors, and sun-dried tomatoes. An easy weeknight dinner that’s perfect for busy families!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Italian dressing seasoning, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the Crock Pot using two forks.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the Crock Pot, stirring to coat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with cherry tomatoes if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use light cream cheese and low-fat soup.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Great for meal prep—leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
