Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb penne or rotini pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (optional for dredging)
Instructions
Dredge chicken pieces in flour (optional for browning)
In crockpot, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning; sauté briefly
Add chicken and stir to coat
Pour in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper
Cook on low for 4-6 hours
In final 30 minutes, stir in pasta
Top with Parmesan and mozzarella during last 15 minutes of cooking
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Add fresh basil or oregano for extra depth
Storage: refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
Warning: Check pasta package for compatible cooking times in slow cooker
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg