Creamy Crockpot Chicken Pasta Recipe
A rich and creamy slow cooker chicken pasta dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, combined with perfectly cooked rotini or penne pasta for a comforting and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours (depending on slow cooker setting)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) to 6 hours 10 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Pasta
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta, cooked separately
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cream of chicken soup, cubed cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. This mixture will create a rich and creamy sauce to cook the chicken in.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should become tender and the sauce smooth and well blended by the end of this cooking time.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, ensuring the shredded chicken gets fully coated and mixed with the creamy sauce.
- Cook Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, boil the rotini or penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta but do not rinse it to preserve starches that help thicken the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the drained pasta into the slow cooker with the shredded chicken and creamy sauce. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the sauce’s consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or extra chicken broth to reach your desired creaminess. Stir to incorporate and serve warm.
Notes
- For more flavor, sauté the chicken thighs briefly before adding to the slow cooker, but this step is optional.
- Do not rinse the pasta after cooking to help the sauce cling better to the noodles.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier and healthier option.
- Adding a handful of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese before serving enhances richness.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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