Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
Kickstart dinner with a simple and savory slow cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne, perfect for any night of the week. This dish brings together tender chicken and creamy pasta in an easy casserole that uses simple ingredients to deliver a satisfying meal right in your crock pot!
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ Italian seasoning
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1¼ cups sour cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 lb penne pasta (cooked and drained)
Instructions
- Add diced onion to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and Italian seasoning. Place on top of onions.
- In a medium bowl, add chicken broth, cream of chicken & mushroom soup. Mix until well combined and pour over the top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Cook pasta to al dente per directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Add shredded chicken, sour cream, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Add penne pasta and mix until coated in the sauce. Top with remaining cheese; place the lid back on the slow cooker just until the cheese melts.
- Serve while hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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