Walking into the kitchen and smelling 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced already on the go is the part I like best about this Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Pasta. The slow cooker chicken and mushroom pasta handles the long cook so I can step away.
Using a crockpot allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. It’s a great option for those looking for easy crockpot recipes that deliver hearty and satisfying results.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
This recipe features chicken breasts simmered with mushrooms, garlic, and a creamy sauce, served over pasta. It takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta of choice (penne or fettuccine work well)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the Ingredients: Layer the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Cook the Pasta: About 15 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine: Once the chicken is done, shred it in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir in the cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 540kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
This is one I come back to when the week gets busy, because the slow cooker chicken and mushroom pasta does the pacing for me. Serve it with something plain alongside and the 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts does the talking.
