Description
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables. This effortless recipe transforms your kitchen into an Italian paradise, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a heartwarming meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Place diced chicken in the crock pot. Pour in sautéed garlic and tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add uncooked pasta and spinach to the crock pot. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg