Slow Cooker Chicken And Pasta Recipe

This comforting Slow Cooker Chicken and Pasta recipe is a family favorite, perfected over years of tweaking and tasting! Enjoy tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy, flavorful sauce – ready after a long, slow simmer. This recipe is easily adaptable to your family's tastes; adjust the milk or broth for your desired consistency. Serves a family of four (or two very hungry adults!).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 315 mins
Calories 426.2 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken And Pasta

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken And Pasta

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth (or milk, or a combination).
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  6. Stir in 1 (16 ounce) package of your favorite pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni work best).
  7. Add 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat pasta and chicken with the sauce.
  9. Cook for an additional 15 minutes on low, or until pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

85 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

24g

Carbs

9g