Slow-Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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Prep 15 min
Total 2 hr 25 min
Servings 8

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You asked for it, and the Betty Crocker Kitchens are delivering! Now you can make one of our most popular Instant Pot™ recipes, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, in the slow cooker. This creamy, flavor-rich pasta dish made with campanelle pasta, chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is incredibly easy but feels extra special. It’s as perfect for company as it is for a family night in.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Nov 9, 2018

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
8 oz uncooked campanelle pasta (2 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with herbs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes, softened
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

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Progresso Broth

Steps

1

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes.
2

Stir in chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F). Stir in pasta and tomatoes. Cover; cook on High heat setting 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring twice.
3

Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Stir in spinach until wilted. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
Take care when chopping sundried tomatoes. They are slippery and sticky. Use a sharp knife and take your time.
tip 2
Like it hot? Increase pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.

Nutrition

390 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 27g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 390

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 18g; 28%

Saturated Fat: 9g; 47%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 105mg; 35%

Sodium: 760mg; 32%

Potassium: 420mg; 12%

Total Carbohydrate: 29g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 9%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.