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A bowl brimming with creamy pasta topped with chopped parsley. This dish combines penne and mushrooms in a light cream sauce, hinting at the richness of a slow cooker cheesy chicken penne waiting in the background.
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Crock pot cheesy chicken penne recipe

Crock pot cheesy chicken penne recipe is the best comfort food and loaded with tons of creamy chicken and cheesy pasta.  The slow cooker does all the work!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $18.98 Recipe, $3.16 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 10.5-oz cans cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1.5 cups sliced mushrooms
  • ½ onion diced
  • Add at the end
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 lb. penne pasta cooked

Instructions

  • Place 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1.5 cups sliced mushrooms, and ½ diced onion in the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Shred the chicken.
  • Stir in 1 cup sour cream, 1 lb cooked penne pasta, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and cover until melted.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 3mg
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