Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta is an easy crockpot dinner made with tender chicken, pasta, tomato sauce, and a rich creamy sauce. A simple family-friendly weeknight meal.

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that feels comforting without spending hours in the kitchen, this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta is the recipe to make. Tender chicken slow cooks in a rich, creamy sauce before being tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a meal the whole family will love.

Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or simply craving a cozy pasta dinner, this creamy chicken pasta is one you’ll find yourself making again and again.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for Busy Weeknights
The slow cooker does the hard work while you go about your day. Just cook the pasta at the end and dinner is ready.

Creamy and Comforting
The rich, creamy sauce coats every bite of tender chicken and pasta, creating a meal that’s both hearty and satisfying.

Easy to Customize
Add vegetables, change the pasta shape, or stir in your favorite cheese to make it your own.

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken Breast – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts become incredibly tender in the slow cooker and shred easily into the creamy sauce.
• Alfredo Sauce – Gives the red sauce its creamy finish without completely covering up the tomato flavor.
• Petit Diced Tomatoes – Tomatoes add extra texture and tomato flavor to the sauce. If your family prefers a smoother sauce, you can leave them out.
• Marinara Sauce – Use a jar of your favorite marinara sauce. Since this makes up most of the flavor in the recipe, choose one your family already enjoys.
• Shredded Mozzarella – Melts into the tomato sauce and gives it a rich, creamy texture while balancing some of the acidity from the tomatoes.
• Bow Tie Pasta – Bowties hold the creamy sauce especially well.
• Spices – Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Step One – Add chicken to the slow cooker and season with all seasonings. 

Step Two – Add in Alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce. Cook on low 6 hour or until chicken is cooked through.

Once tender and cooked through shred chicken.

Step Three – Cook pasta to package directions, drain, and add to slow cooker.

Top with shredded cheese and place lid on until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy.

Tips for the Best Creamy Chicken Pasta

• Cook the pasta separately and just to al dente – Add it in at the end so it doesn’t get mushy; it’ll soften slightly once mixed into the warm sauce.
• Use a pasta sauce you already love – It provides much of the flavor, so a jarred sauce you enjoy works great.
• Shred the chicken before adding the creamy ingredients – This helps everything mix together evenly.
• Loosen the sauce if needed – If it becomes too thick after adding the pasta, stir in a splash of pasta water, chicken broth, or heavy cream.

FAQs

What is creamy red pasta sauce called?
A tomato-based pasta sauce with cream is often called a creamy tomato sauce or pink sauce. This recipe uses the same idea but turns it into an easy slow cooker dinner with tender shredded chicken.

Can I put uncooked pasta in the slow cooker?
I recommend cooking the pasta separately. Cooking pasta directly in the slow cooker can make it too soft and cause it to absorb too much of your creamy tomato sauce, leaving less to coat the chicken.

Can I make Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the chicken and creamy red sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cook the pasta fresh and toss everything together when you’re ready to serve.

Try some of my other favorite Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes:

Slow Cooker Enchilada Pasta – Nothing beats a good slow cooker recipe. This Slow Cooker Enchilada Pasta is so simple to make and full of flavor!

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Pasta – This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Pasta is creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Tender chicken cooked in Italian-seasoned sauce and tossed with pasta for a family-friendly dinner.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta – Bacon, ranch, pasta, I mean could we ask for anything more. This Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is full of my favorite things and a family favorite recipe.

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