Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a comforting and elegant dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. With the flavors of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this recipe is a culinary delight that warms not only your belly but also your soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this slow-cooked meal comes together effortlessly in your crock pot, allowing you to enjoy good food without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping sun-dried tomatoes and mincing garlic. Rinse fresh spinach and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper in the crock pot. Layer minced garlic and chopped tomatoes on top.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken to create a flavorful base.
- Add dollops of cream cheese on top to melt into the sauce as it cooks.
- After 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low heat, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; mix into the crock pot before serving.
- Serve with a drizzle of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg