Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
One bite of this easy cook meal and it will be a new favorite. No more hassle - this Italian classic is made completely in the slow cooker, even the pasta!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 30 ounce tomato sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp basil dried
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 16 ounces penne pasta dry
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
- salt and pepper
- 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- In the slow cooker combine onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper as desired, place in the slow cooker, pushing down so chicken is covered with tomato mixture. Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
- When chicken is cooked (165°F on meat thermometer), remove chicken breasts and allow to cool. Shred chicken into bite size pieces..
- Turn slow cooker to High. Stir in 1 cup of broth and pasta. Cook pasta until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional broth in 1/2 cup increments if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture. Turn the slow cooker back to Low and cook additional 15 - 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Chef Tips
Note - you may reduce sodium content by using low-sodium tomato sauce and tomato paste.
*Broccoli is not included in the nutrition label included with the recipe below.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
472
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.21
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
4.41
g
28
%
Cholesterol
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
944.03
mg
41
%
Potassium
1062.25
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
53.33
g
18
%
Fiber
4.33
g
18
%
Sugar
7.51
g
8
%
Protein
41.01
g
82
%
Vitamin A
766.91
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
10.7
mg
13
%
Calcium
210.52
mg
21
%
Iron
3.29
mg
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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