Ingredients
Scale
- 48 oz Pasta Sauce or Marinara (two 24-oz. jars)
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. oregano (or Italian Seasoning)
- 1 lb. penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, keeping the lid closed during cooking.
- Once cooked, prepare the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
- Shred the chicken using two forks while still in the slow cooker.
- Drain the cooked pasta and mix it into the slow cooker with the chicken and sauce.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, covering for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure to cook the penne pasta al dente for the best texture.
Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more herbs or spices as desired.
This meal reheats well, making it perfect for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg