Description
A creamy, one-pot slow cooker meal featuring tender shredded chicken and penne pasta smothered in a rich blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker with chicken broth and minced garlic.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken briefly to shred with two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta and heavy cream.
- Cook on high for 30-45 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until completely melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian