Crockpot Chicken Pasta

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Crockpot Chicken Pasta has under 10 ingredients. This kid-friendly crock pot meal can't get any easier.  A Mexican inspired zesty pasta dish that even the pickiest of eaters are sure to enjoy.  

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On busy nights sometimes it's necessary to utilize prepackaged or canned goods to help get dinner ready.  Together, canned goods and your crockpot are the perfect solutions for those busy back to school nights.  With under 10 ingredients, this crockpot pasta is a quick dinner idea, perfect for on the go nights.

Did you know you can cook pasta right in the crockpot? Keep reading to find out how.

For more kid-friendly crock pot meals try Crockpot Lasagna, Chicken Drumsticks, Potato Soup, or Pulled Pork Gyros.

Check out the video above for step by step instructions!

How To Make Crockpot Chicken Pasta

1. To crockpot, add chicken, spaghetti sauce, salsa, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, and dry pasta.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours.
3. Stir in shredded cheese just before serving.
4. Enjoy!

For this dish, I used canned chicken. It's already cooked and ready to use, simply open the can.  It also happens to be low fat and qualifies as heart-healthy. It's a great product to keep in your pantry for grab and go meals.

Kitchen Tip: You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken if you have it on hand. 

Next up - a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce.

Add your favorite salsa.  I went with Pace® because it has a nice southwestern flavor and is made with handpicked veggies.

Next, add a jar of tomato sauce, chicken broth,  and minced garlic.

Pour in your favorite pasta noodles, stir, and let cook. Let the pasta cook for about 4 hours on low, or 2 on high. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Turn this crockpot chicken pasta into crockpot chicken spaghetti simply by using spaghetti noodles!

A kid-friendly crock pot meal perfect for back to school.  Your kids will request this one over and over again!

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Crockpot Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken pasta, crock pot pasta, crock pot spaghetti, crockpot dinner ideas, kid friendly crockpot meals, slow cooker pasta

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced chicken or 2 9.75 oz. cans chicken, drained
• 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
• 24 oz. jar salsa
• 29 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 16 oz. dry pasta or spaghetti noodles
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• To crock pot, add chicken, spaghetti sauce, salsa, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, and dry pasta.
• Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
• Stir in shredded cheese just before serving.
• Enjoy!

Notes

To extend cooking time, omit pasta until the last 2 hours or boil noodles and add them when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1776mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg

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