This Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with a creamy Tuscan sauce featuring spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s an easy comfort dinner that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe allows you to enjoy a rich and flavorful pasta dish without the hassle of multiple pots and pans.

Easy Slow Cooker Pasta Recipe

This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta features succulent chicken cooked in a slow cooker with a luscious sauce made from cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. The dish takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ounces pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Ingredients: Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth over the chicken. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Cook Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
6. Combine: Stir in the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired and serve hot.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4-6 servings
• Calories: 480kcal
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 40g