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Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Pasta

This creamy Tuscan-style pasta is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and tender chicken. All slow-cooked for the ultimate comfort meal - 6 hours (plus 30 minutes for pasta).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Budget-Friendly Meals, Family Dinners, Noodles u0026amp; Pasta, Pantry Staple Recipes
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Add chicken breasts, broth, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot.
  4. Stir in cream, pasta, and spinach. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  5. Add Parmesan and stir until creamy.

Notes

u003cliu003eUse rotisserie chicken to save time.u003cbru003eSwap spinach for kale for extra greens.u003cbru003eMake it vegetarian by using white beans instead of chicken.u003c/liu003e