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Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Penne Pasta

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Penne Pasta is favorite Italian dish made simple and effortlessly in the slow cooker.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound penne pastsa cooked
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • parsley or basil chopped to garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, basil and red pepper flakes in a bowl. 
  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Put chicken into crock pot and pour sauce mixture over chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  • When done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  • Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions for al dente. Drain when done. 
  • Pour pasta into crock pot. Stir in chicken and pasta into sauce. Top with cheeses. Cover crock pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted
  • Garnish with parsley or basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

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www.soulfullymade.com/crock-pot-chicken-parmesan-penne-pasta/