Description
Deconstructed Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender chicken simmered in rich tomatoes and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe will fill your home with mouthwatering aromas and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne recommended)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it to low heat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour crushed tomatoes over it. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and let simmer on low for 6-8 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker, mix in half of the Parmesan cheese, and serve over pasta, garnishing with remaining cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg