{"id":"aef4217e-fe91-4b77-b6e7-504d03c4d75b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/aef4217e-fe91-4b77-b6e7-504d03c4d75b","source_url":"https://www.eazypeazymealz.com/slow-cooker-marry-me-chicken-pasta/","title":"Slow Cooker Creamy “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta Recipe","description":"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.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT240M","total_time":"PT255M","image_url":"https://www.eazypeazymealz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Marry-Me-chicken-pasta-slow-cooker-9.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 Chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)","item":"Chicken breasts","quantity":2,"preparation":"about 2 lbs"},{"text":"½ cup Heavy cream","item":"Heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup Chicken stock (or broth)","item":"Chicken stock","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or broth"},{"text":"3 tsps Garlic (minced)","item":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Tomato paste","item":"Tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons Italian herbs","item":"Italian herbs","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)","item":"Kosher salt and black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)","item":"Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"grated"},{"text":"1 cup Uncooked pasta (penne or spirals)","item":"Uncooked pasta","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"penne or spirals"},{"text":"½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)","item":"Sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cups Fresh spinach (or a couple handfuls)","item":"Fresh spinach","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or a couple handfuls"},{"text":"Red pepper flakes (to taste)","item":"Red pepper flakes","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add the cream, chicken stock, garlic, tomato paste, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine."},{"number":2,"text":"Place the chicken breasts into the sauce and coat lightly."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove the chicken and shred or slice it. Return the chicken to the slow cooker."},{"number":5,"text":"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."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in the parmesan cheese."},{"number":7,"text":"Continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in spinach or chili flakes if desired."},{"number":9,"text":"Taste and adjust seasoning as needed."},{"number":10,"text":"Serve warm and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.566687+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.566687+00:00"}