Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and perfectly cooked pasta, all made in one pot for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 300g penne pasta
- 1 cup Caesar dressing (about 240ml)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 100g), plus extra for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 cups chicken broth (about 960ml)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the chicken and sprinkle the minced garlic on top.
- Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- For vegan, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use vegan Caesar dressing.
- Add extra veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze before adding lettuce for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken, Caesar, Pasta, Recipe