Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Pasta features tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy blend of marinara and Alfredo sauce, then shredded, tossed with pasta, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This crockpot cheesy chicken pasta is a super easy to make, no fuss recipe that the whole family is going to love. It’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with shredded chicken and pasta. This is comfort food at its best.

I’ve seen a lot of people make their own versions of this recipe but I truly believe that this one is the best. My family loves when I make it and they always go back for seconds. I know if you give this one a try, I know you’ll love it, too.

Why You’ll Love it

Set It And Forget It- Crock pot cooking does all the work for you. It’s a truly effortless way to get dinner on the table.
Feeds A Crowd- This is a meal for the masses. It makes a lot of portions so they’ll be plenty to go around.
Comfort Food- This recipe is like a hug in a bowl. Nothing warms you up and keeps you full quite like pasta and protein.

Ingredients

Crushed Tomatoes- I recommend Tuttorosso San Marzano Crushed tomatoes. They’re low in acidity and naturally sweet.
Jarred Alfredo Sauce- Feel free to use Homemade Alfredo Sauce if you’d like to but jarred does the trick. I highly recommend Raoe’s brand. They’re just a little more pricey but worth the splurge.
Parmesan Cheese- Freshly grated or the “powdered” Parmesan both are ok to use.
Chicken Breast- Chicken thighs are an ok substitute instead of breasts.
Pasta- I choose Mezi Rigatoni but any tube like pasta would work wonderfully here.
Mozzarella Cheese- Be sure to shred the cheese off the block and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way.
Seasonings- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and dried parsley each add different layers of flavor to this dish.

How To Make It

First, add the crushed tomatoes to the crockpot and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Add the Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese into the crockpot also.

Then, season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder and add them into the crockpot. Push them down until they’re mostly covered in the sauce.

Now, place the lid onto the crockpot and set it on high for 3-4 hours. Once the time is up, carefully shred the chicken breast up using two forks and stir it into the sauce.

Next, turn the crock pot off and stir in the cooked pasta. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top and garnish with dried parsley.

Finally, place the lid back on top for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve warm and enjoy!

What To Serve This With

Simply serve this pasta with some Homemade Garlic Bread or a side salad and you’ve got yourself a completely satisfying meal.

Storage

To store this in the fridge, let the pasta cool down and place it in an air tight container. It will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.