Description

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is everything you crave in a cozy, slow-cooked meal — tender chicken, rich cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta all simmered together in the crockpot. It’s an effortless weeknight dinner that feels gourmet without the work. One bite and you’ll understand why Tuscan-inspired dishes are always a fan favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces penne pasta
Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
Stir in the uncooked penne pasta and fresh spinach, making sure the pasta is fully submerged in the sauce.
Cook on high for another 30–40 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve with fresh basil on top.

Notes

You can substitute bowtie or rotini pasta if preferred.
For a thicker sauce, add an extra 1/4 cup Parmesan at the end.
If your crockpot cooks hot, check pasta at the 25-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 620
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 810mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: creamy tuscan chicken pasta, crockpot chicken pasta, slow cooker pasta, tuscan chicken