Creamy Cheesy Chicken Penne Recipe – 5-Star Comfort Food!
Creamy, dreamy slow cooker cheesy chicken penne – the best weeknight comfort food ever!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add chicken, soup, diced tomatoes, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred or slice, and return to sauce. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
- Cook penne al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Combine pasta and cheesy chicken sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream with the cheese.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken to save time – cook sauce for 1 hour instead.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cheesy-chicken-penne-recipe/