Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Penne Pasta

A tried-and-true family favorite from Becky's own recipe collection. Here's everything you need to make Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Penne Pasta at home.

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Penne Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 8 oz Italian dressing
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Trim fat from chicken.
  2. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. Place cream cheese on top of the chicken and add all ingredients except pasta.
  4. Cook on high for 4 hrs or low for 6–7 hrs.
  5. After chicken is done at an internal temp of 165°F, cook pasta and drain.
  6. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred.
  7. Mix the sauce well before adding the chicken and pasta back to the slow cooker.

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