Description
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Pasta. This comforting dish combines tender chicken breasts, aromatic garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a lush, creamy Alfredo-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe offers a stress-free way to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. With the effortless convenience of your slow cooker, you can return to a fragrant, gourmet kitchen. It is a satisfying, balanced, and elegant dinner that everyone is sure to fall in love with.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz jar alfredo sauce
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta, cooked al dente separately
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the alfredo sauce, heavy cream, parmesan, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks before returning it to the pot.
Stir in the cooked rotini pasta and fresh baby spinach until the spinach is wilted and the sauce coats everything evenly.
Serve warm.
Notes
Ensure you cook the pasta separately; adding dry pasta directly to the slow cooker will result in a mushy texture. You can garnish with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes for heat if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg