Description
A rich and velvety slow cooker pasta dish featuring tender shredded chicken and a sharp cheddar cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz Penne Pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour heavy cream and 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and stir back into the sauce.
- Stir in uncooked penne and chicken broth; cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
- Fold in remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American