Crock Pot Chicken Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Meagan - The Crossroads Cook
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!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
- 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
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.
Keyword Basil, Chicken, cream cheese, crock pot, marinara, pasta, slow cooker