Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, bringing romance and heartwarming flavors to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 1 cup of spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces of pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, spread out evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Tuck the chopped spinach around the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Once cooked, take the chicken out and shred it with two forks.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the slow cooker, ensuring it’s enveloped in the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly torn basil before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be easily modified to suit dietary preferences by using non-dairy alternatives or swapping pasta for gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg