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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 5 people
Author Amy Tinnin

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Stovetop/Oven

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups of Heavy whipping Cream
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp White Wine optional
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 cups Penne Pasta For a healty pasta try Banza Chickpea Pasta
  • 6-8 slices bacon, cooked You can always add more
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chop if desired

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with a nonstick spray. Add chicken thighs to slow cooker.
  • Season chicken thighs with Sea salt, and black pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed red chili pepper flakes. Top chicken thighs with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For the cream sauce heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about a minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add freshly grated parmesan cheese and cook on low/medium stirring frequently.
  • Continue to simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until sauce thickens some.
  • Pour sauce mixture over chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours. Or until chicken internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Cook bacon in the oven, stovetop, or Air Fryer. Set aside for later.
  • Before Chicken is finished, boil pasta noodles if desired. You can use any Penne pasat but I use the Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta Gluten-Free Noodles for a healthy version.
  • Once the chicken is finished add chopped spinach and stir. Let sit for about 3-4 minutes or until spinach wilts.
  • Serve Tuscan Chicken and sauce over noodles and top with crumbled bacon pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 4serving