Crock Pot Chicken Pasta

Name: Crockpot Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 2 9.75 cans chicken (✅); 24 ounces jar spaghetti sauce (✅); 24 ounces jar salsa (✅); 29 ounces can tomato sauce (✅); 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (✅); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 12 ounces gluten free pasta; 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (✅); 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (✅)

Crockpot Chicken Pasta comes together in under 5 minutes then cooks for 2 hours. This kid-friendly crockpot meal is simple and delicious, a Mexican-inspired zesty pasta dish that even the pickiest of eaters are sure to enjoy. Gluten-free.

It is one of the best recipes for busy nights when the family is running in many directions. This meal can be left to cook then is ready to serve as soon as everyone sits down around the table. We share our secrets to keeping this meal quick and easy below!

If on the search for more gluten-free pasta recipes, we have you covered with our Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Ground Chicken Pasta, Baked Chicken Ziti and Gluten-Free Baked Ziti with Sausage.

Crockpot Pasta with Chicken

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. It is one of our favorite tips for cooking in a slow cooker.

For more kid-friendly crockpot meals try our favorite crockpot lasagna, chicken drumsticks, potato soup, or chicken and noodles.

Ingredients

2 9.75 cans chicken ✅
24 ounces jar spaghetti sauce ✅
24 ounces jar salsa ✅
29 ounces can tomato sauce ✅
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth ✅
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces gluten free pasta
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ✅
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese ✅

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

Chicken pasta ingredients in a crockpot before cooking.

How To Make

In three simple steps, this crockpot recipe is prepped, cooked and ready to serve. Follow the written instructions or use the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!

Add the ingredient to the slow cooker

To get started, add chicken, spaghetti sauce, salsa, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, and dry pasta to the crock pot.

For this dish, we 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 any leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken if you have it on hand.

For salsa, we use Pace® as it is our favorite because it has a nice southwestern flavor and is made with handpicked veggies.

Cook

Cook on low for 1.5-2 hours. You can also cook the sauce all day then add the pasta 1.5 hours before serving.

*If using wheat pasta cook on low for 3-4 hours. Regular pasta holds up longer in a slow cooker.

Serve

Gently stir in shredded cheeses just before serving.

chicken pasta topped with shredded cheese

Variations

Turn the recipe into chicken spaghetti by using gluten-free spaghetti noodles or spaghetti squash
Swap ground beef, pork, sausage or turkey for the chicken
Stir in extra veggies like fresh tomatoes, diced zucchini, roasted broccoli or steamed asparagus before serving
Try Swiss or provolone in place of the cheddar cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

How to serve crockpot chicken pasta?

Serve in a bowl topped with more shredded cheese or fresh vegetables if desired. We will also sprinkle fresh ground black pepper over the top for a boost of flavor.

What to serve with pasta?

Our go-to recipes include Gluten Free Dinner Rolls, Roasted Frozen Cauliflower, Gluten Free Rolls, Roasted Frozen Broccoli, Italian Zucchini Tots, Brussels Sprout Apple Salad or Veggie Nuggets.

How To Store Leftovers

This is a kid-friendly crockpot meal perfect for back-to-school. Your kids will request this one over and over again. Storing the leftovers is an easy way to have this meal ready to serve any time it is requested!

Once completely cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat in the microwave in increments until hot.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Pack leftovers in a thermos to eat at school the next day
You can use different gluten-free noodle shapes if you would like
Make vegetarian by creating this recipe without chicken

More Crockpot Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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