Give this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne a try. It’s so rich & cheesy! The delicious flavor will have you licking your lips in no time!
Get ready to impress your family with this delicious Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne. It’s a flavorful pasta dish that you can prepare in no time!
Who says that making an incredible pasta dish has to take up all your time? If you want to make a restaurant-quality meal at home with a few ingredients and minimal effort, try this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne. It’s creamy, cheesy, and SO fulfilling.
Chicken Penne in the Slow Cooker
Preparing Chicken Penne in the slow cooker makes the process of preparing a hearty and flavorful meal for the family that much easier. So, if you have a slow cooker at home, you’re in luck because you can make this meal for the family without doing much work at all. The food will cook throughout the day while you’re working, doing household chores, or simply relaxing!
Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken
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The Chicken Penne combines the flavor of cheese with chicken and a creamy base that makes it taste amazing.
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You can assemble this meal in minutes and then allow it to cook on its own without worrying about it.
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Not only does it taste good fresh, but the leftovers of this dish are just as good!
Ingredients for the Chicken Cheesy Pasta
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Chicken – Use around a pound and a half of chicken breast for this recipe.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup – One can of cream of mushroom soup gives this pasta more flavor and adds a creamy texture to it.
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Cream of Chicken Soup – The cream of chicken pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this dish.
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Penne Pasta – Be sure to cook and drain a pound of penne pasta to use when preparing this meal.
The other ingredients needed include onion, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken broth, and sour cream!
What type of chicken will I need to use?
It’s best to use boneless, skinless chicken breast when making this slow cooker meal. If you don’t have chicken breast, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative. You can also make this a meatless meal by leaving the chicken out of it if need be.
Can I skip out on using the cream of mushroom soup?
If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup or don’t have it at home, you can omit it from the recipe and replace it with an additional can of cream of chicken. You could also use cream of broccoli as an alternative!
Is it possible to make this meal with other types of pasta?
Of course! While penne tastes great with the chicken and cheese, you can always use other types of pasta, such as elbow noodles or rotini.
Recipe Notes
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Be sure to season your chicken with a bit of salt and pepper. You can also use your favorite blend of seasonings for the chicken.
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Combine the cream soups with the chicken broth and mix well before adding them to your slow cooker.
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Feel free to add a few extra ingredients to the slow cooker, such as broccoli!
How long does it take to prepare this meal?
It takes about 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients. Once you’ve placed all your ingredients into the slow cooker, they’ll need to cook for roughly six hours.
Can I add some veggies to the dish?
Yes. If you love veggies and want to add them to this dish, go for it! You can add frozen corn, peas, carrots, or even broccoli to this meal. It all depends on what types of vegetables you like most.
Can I make this meal in advance and freeze it?
Yes! If you’d like to make the meal in advance, allow it to cook and then cool off before placing it in a freezer-safe container with an airtight lid. Put your chicken pasta mixture in the freezer, where it can stay for up to three months.
What to Serve with the Chicken Cheesy Penne
Because this dish is so fulfilling, you won’t need to serve anything with it if you don’t want to. However, if you’d like to serve it like you’d get it at a restaurant, a side salad and some garlic bread would go great with this meal. You can even dip your garlic bread into the creamy sauce of this delicious meal.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
Ingredients
Serves- 8
Cook Time- 6 hours
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 pound cooked and drained penne pasta
Instructions
- To your slow cooker add your chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium mixing bowl mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and chicken stock.
- Pour over the chicken.
- Add your diced onion.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- When the chicken is tender go ahead and boil your pasta to al dente (will cook a little in the sauce), drain.
- Shred the chicken.
- Add sour cream and half of the cheese to your slow cooker and stir.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and place the lid back on the slow cooker just until the cheese melts.
- ENJOY!
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Comments & Reviews
Kyle says
Yum!