Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Crockpot Recipe: Guilt-Free Comfort Food

 

Are you looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner idea? Look no further than this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe made in the crockpot! This dish is filled with tender chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, creamy spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta - all in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. This is a great guilt-free comfort food the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

- 1 cup chicken broth

- 1 cup heavy cream

- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 2 cups baby spinach

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1 tsp onion powder

- 1 tsp Italian seasoning

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Pour chicken broth over the chicken breasts.

3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.

4. Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.

5. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and baby spinach. Mix well to combine.

6. Add uncooked penne pasta to the crockpot and stir to coat in the sauce.

7. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, until pasta is cooked through and sauce is creamy.

8. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort food dish for any night of the week. It's easy to prepare, requires minimal effort, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The crockpot does all the work for you, leaving you with a creamy, flavorful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!