Description
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that blends slow-cooked chicken, creamy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes for a delightful Italian experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With tender chicken mingling with fresh spinach and pasta, it’s a meal that will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions; stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce from the crock pot and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg