Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious Comfort Food
Indulge in this comforting Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, then pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and add the penne pasta, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Olive Garden, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food