Description
This creamy Italian chicken pasta is an easy slow cooker recipe that features tender chicken breasts, zesty Italian dressing, and a rich sauce over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ounce packet zesty Italian dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 16 ounces pasta (we like rigatoni or bow tie pasta)
- optional chopped parsley for garnish
- optional shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in a slow cooker and sprinkle Italian dressing mix over top.
- Combine cream cheese and cream of chicken soup in a small bowl and whisk until smooth; spoon over chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Once chicken is done, remove from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and mix in with the rest of the sauce before serving.
- Serve chicken over cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and shredded parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be served with your favorite type of pasta.
- For a healthier option, consider using whole grain or veggie pasta.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg