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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Penne Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Penne recipe combines tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. The penne pasta is added mid-way through cooking, resulting in a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a hassle-free dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic puree
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Pasta and Garnish

  • 10 oz penne pasta, uncooked
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tablespoon parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of the Crock Pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth evenly over the chicken breasts. Add the butter, garlic puree, salt, and black pepper on top to season the mixture.
  3. Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours to allow the chicken to cook thoroughly and the sauce to develop a creamy flavor.
  4. Shred Chicken and Add Pasta: After 2 hours of cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Add the uncooked penne pasta and shredded Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to combine.
  5. Cook Pasta: Cover and continue cooking for another 30 minutes on HIGH, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors and become tender.
  6. Combine and Finish: Stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the parsley flakes. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes to meld all ingredients together.
  7. Serve: Turn off the slow cooker and serve the creamy chicken and penne hot. Enjoy your comforting and creamy slow cooker meal.

Notes

  • Make sure to spray the slow cooker to prevent the cheese and butter mixture from sticking and burning on the sides.
  • Use fresh garlic if you don’t have garlic puree; mince 1-2 cloves finely as a substitute.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, especially if your chicken broth is salted.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce the heavy cream slightly or stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe can be doubled to serve more people; just increase the slow cooking time slightly for larger quantities.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-and-penne-recipe/