There’s something so comforting about a slow-cooked, creamy, cheesy pasta dish that makes dinner feel extra special—without any extra effort! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, flavorful seasonings, and a luscious cheese sauce that clings to every bite. The best part? The slow cooker does all the work for you.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Pasta
4
servingsThis Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, flavorful seasonings, and a luscious cheese sauce that clings to every bite.
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Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to mix it back into the sauce.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and add to the slow cooker, stirring well to coat in the cheesy sauce.
- Let everything sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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