Crock Pot Chicken Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Crock Pot meals are the perfect way to feed a crowd on a busy day, and this Crock Pot Chicken Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Tenders Approx.
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 25 oz Jarred Marinara
- 12 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Cups Spinach, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1 lb Pasta, such as penne or cellentani
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Pour a small amount of the jarred marinara into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread it around to act as a bed. Add in the chicken tenders, onions, garlic, the rest of the marinara, Italian Seasoning, bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and finish with the cream cheese.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3.
- When the time is up, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred, then add back in.
- Stir in the spinach, basil, and cooked, drained pasta. Taste for seasoning. Serve topped with shredded mozzarella.