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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A cozy, creamy Tuscan chicken pasta made effortlessly in a crockpot with sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, and tender chicken breasts. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and rich, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably oil-packed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional; can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta (gluten-free pasta works too)
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach or kale (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together chicken broth, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic until mostly smooth.
  3. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour the creamy sauce over them. Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly on top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until chicken is tender and shreds easily. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it into the sauce.
  6. Stir in uncooked pasta and chopped greens. Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half if using. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour until pasta is tender but al dente.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth sauce. Prefer oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor. Add pasta late to avoid mushy noodles. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut milk and vegan alternatives. Cooking pasta separately keeps it perfectly al dente. Avoid heavy stirring after adding pasta.

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