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Slow Cooker Creamy “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy, flavorful, slow cooker marry me chicken pasta, where the pasta is cooked in the cream sauce, and tossed with fresh spinach, parmesan, and sun dried tomatoes.
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- Yield:
- 6 servings
- Prep:
- 15 min
- Cook:
- 240 min
- Total:
- 255 min
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Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- ½ cup Chicken stock (or broth)
- 3 tsps Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Uncooked pasta (penne or spirals)
- ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cups Fresh spinach (or a couple handfuls)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the cream, chicken stock, garlic, tomato paste, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts into the sauce and coat lightly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred or slice it. Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Make sure the pasta is mostly submerged in liquid. Add extra broth or water if needed.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
- Stir in spinach or chili flakes if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!