Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This one-pot pasta is a complete meal made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Tender chicken, vegetables, and beans simmer in a rich tomato sauce before the pasta is cooked directly in the pot for easy cleanup.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 5 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 528 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 450 gboneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-3 cm pieces
- 800 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 425 gtomato sauce
- 240 gcanned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 100 gyellow onion, chopped
- 50 gcelery, chopped
- 150 ggreen bell pepper, chopped
- 120 gcremini mushroom, sliced
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 170 gspaghetti, broken into thirds
- 1 tspdried italian seasoning
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 5 gfresh basil, chopped(optional)
Equipment
slow cooker · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the chicken, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic into the pot of a large slow cooker.
About 5 min
- 2
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top, then stir everything together until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the chicken pieces are separated and coated in the sauce.
- 3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours.
About 4 hr
Cook’s note: Avoid lifting the lid during this time to maintain a consistent cooking temperature.
- 4
Turn the slow cooker setting to HIGH, add the broken spaghetti, and stir to submerge it in the sauce.
About 2 min
- 5
Cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: Check the pasta a few minutes early to ensure it doesn't overcook and become mushy.
- 6
Stir one last time and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 527.5kcal
- Protein
- 50.2g
- Carbs
- 67.5g
- Fat
- 6g
- Fibre
- 10g
- Sugar
- 18.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened.
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