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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne - Healthy Filling Chicken Recipes

This hearty and creamy slow cooker cheesy chicken penne is one of the best healthy filling chicken recipes for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best breakfast recipes, easy broth recipes, hamburger meat recipes easy quick dinner ideas, Healthy Filling Chicken Recipes, Kid Cooking Recipes Easy, quick and easy dinner recipes for party, Rotisserie Chicken Dressing Casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 box (16 oz) penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add minced garlic, cream of chicken soup, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
  5. Add sour cream, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Cook pasta separately according to package directions, then drain.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and mix until evenly coated with the cheesy chicken mixture.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Add a bit of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, or swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a zesty twist.