Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a spin on the classic marry me chicken, and it's delicious! Loaded with delicious flavor, creamy sauce, and bowtie pasta, it's sure to become a family staple! It's as easy as throwing the ingredients in the crock pot and the rest is letting it do it's magic - yes, it's that simple!
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 8.5 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream + 2 tablespoons divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta cooked just before serving
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- Fresh basil or parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir it into the sauce.
- Shred the chicken breasts with two forks while in the crock pot and stir to be well coated in the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken, or serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.