Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Make dinner a breeze with this crock pot marry me chicken pasta! Combine your favorite jars of Alfredo and marinara with cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken directly in the slow cooker for an easy meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 30

Total Time3 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1 (15 ounce) jar marinara sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese
2 cups spinach
1 pound cavatappi pasta

Instructions

Add chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker and season with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour Alfredo and marinara sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 4-5 hours.
Shred chicken with two forks, then add spinach, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
Cook pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and add into the slow cooker. Toss to coat.
Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

Avoid overcooking your chicken by checking the temperature as you reach the last hour of cooking time. Chicken is completely cooked at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t cook for long beyond that temperature.
It is best to cook this slow cooker Marry Me chicken pasta low and slow so the chicken has enough time to soak up the sauces and doesn’t overcook.
Make your chicken more flavorful and sear it before adding it to the crock pot. Season each piece of chicken on each side. Then sear it in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

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