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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

by Sarah Olson on April 19, 2022 | Updated November 23, 2022 181 Comments

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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta is everything you love in one pot. Chicken, tomato sauce, and pasta topped with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese

You can make pasta dishes in the slow cooker like this recipe, Olive Garden Chicken Pasta, Pasta Puttanesca or even Chicken Bacon Pasta.

close up photo of chicken, pasta, sauce and cheese

This easy crockpot chicken parmesan is one of the first recipes on the blog and one of the most popular. You can’t make crispy chicken parmesan in the slow cooker (you’ll end up with soggy breadcrumbs), but you can make an outrageous chicken pasta with all the saucy and cheese flavors you’d expect.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts – We aren’t using fried patties in this recipe. Boneless chicken breasts will shred up great and go perfectly with the sauce, pasta, and cheese.
  • Pasta Sauce – You can use your favorite pasta sauce. We love Ragu, Raos, or even Newman’s Own Marinara sauce.
  • Seasonings – Salt, pepper, and oregano. You can use Italian Seasoning if you have that on hand.
  • Penne pasta – Cook according to package directions and add to slow cooker at the end of the cooking time.
  • Cheeses – Mozzarella and a touch of parmesan cheese top this dish.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Add the chicken to the slow cooker and sprinkle over the salt, pepper, and oregano.

Step Two -Pour over the pasta sauce. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Step Three – Shred the chicken with two forks. Cook the pasta on the stovetop according to the package directions.

Step Four – Stir the drained pasta into the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese and then the parmesan.

Step Five – Place the lid back on the slow cooker just long enough for the cheese to melt; this usually takes 15 minutes.

Step Six – Serve and enjoy!

cooked penne pasta with chicken, cheese and sauce in slow cooker

What to serve this with:

I often think about what my favorite restaurant would serve with the dish when I’m picking sides. Here are my favorites for this dish:

  • Sauteed Broccoli or Asparagus
  • Ceaser salad
  • Breadsticks, French rolls, or garlic bread.
  • Don’t forget about dessert! Such as tiramisu or strawberry gelato!
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Recipe FAQs

Can I put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

Yes! You can put the raw thawed chicken in the slow cooker. No need to brown it; the crockpot will do all the work.

Can I use a different shape of pasta?

You can use rotini, rigatoni, bow-tie, or even spaghetti noodles in this dish. I do not recommend using egg noodles.

How to store

Place the cooked and cooled pasta into freezer ziplock bags or plastic containers. Store in the fridge for three days or in the freezer for three months.

How to reheat

The best way to reheat this parmesan chicken pasta is to place a single serving in a microwavable bowl and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta

4.93 from 81 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta has everything you love in one pot! Chicken, tomato sauce, and pasta topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 489kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 48 oz Ragu Pasta Sauce (two 24-oz. jars)
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano (or Italian Seasoning)
  • 1 lb. penne pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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Instructions:

  • Add the chicken to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, and oregano. Pour over the pasta sauce.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • When the cooking time is done, prepare the pasta on the stove-top according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, shred the chicken with two forks. You can do this right in the slow cooker.
  • Drain the pasta very well. Add the pasta to the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker. Stir. Flatten the pasta out into an even layer. Sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Cover for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use a different shape of pasta?
You can use rotini, rigatoni, bow-tie, or even spaghetti noodles in this dish. I do not recommend using egg noodles.
How to store:
Place the cooked and cooled pasta into freezer ziplock bags or plastic containers. Store in the fridge for three days or in the freezer for three months.
How to Reheat

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Terrapin says

      March 13, 2023 at 9:27 am

      4 stars
      I used 2 jars of Prego no sugar sauce and a big can of crushed tomatoes. I also added a brick of cream cheese…it was not a mistake! Excellent recipe!

      Reply
    2. Chef Jeff says

      January 13, 2023 at 10:31 pm

      This was great! I added sliced mushrooms and a little red wine to the sauce. I split my mozzarella in half – stirred in half and some fresh zucchini chunks, then spread the remainder on top. The zucchini was perfectly done in that last 15 minutes

      Reply
    3. Peg says

      December 20, 2022 at 11:57 am

      Is it ok to double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 20, 2022 at 6:31 pm

        It may not fit in a 6 quart slow cooker.

        Reply
    4. Dominique says

      November 30, 2022 at 9:59 am

      Can I use chicken tenderloins?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 30, 2022 at 12:20 pm

        Yes, chicken tenderloins will work great.

        Reply
    5. Tammy says

      August 8, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      2 stars
      Wasn’t flavorful and not saucy enough tried it was ok won’t make again

      Reply
    6. Victoria says

      June 25, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious and so easy! My littles ate multiple plates of it and even more the next day as we had leftovers.

      Reply
    7. Elaine says

      April 30, 2022 at 8:01 am

      If I wanted to 1/2 this recipe, would the cook time be adjusted at all?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 1, 2022 at 6:43 am

        It would be ok to cook for an hour less if you halved it.

        Reply
      • NORMAN says

        May 4, 2022 at 6:46 am

        I added some hot pepper flakes

        Reply
    8. Rae says

      April 28, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious. My husband said it was one of the best new recipes I have made in a long time. He wants me to make this on a regular basis.

      Reply
    9. Lisa Thompson says

      April 23, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      The chicken parmesan sounds Terrific!! But, I have heartburn problems when I eat tomato sauce. Is there another sauce I can use? You should have a TV show! I look for Eating..Dime 1st in my email. Thanks for some original ideas and tips.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        June 2, 2022 at 2:56 pm

        Rao spaghetti sauce has many varieties the one I like is for sensitive stomachs says so right on the label and tells you what ingredients

        Reply
      • Jo says

        September 11, 2022 at 6:20 am

        5 stars
        Try Roa’s sensitive Marinara it had NO onions & no Garlic . But tomatoes are acidic . So Also try adding a few drops of beno to your first FORKFUL bite( not to whole pot )It is a base that just neutralizes acid If all else fails yake a rolaids or Tums right after eating . That too is a base that just neutralizes acid.

        Reply
    10. Timothy D. Hermsen says

      April 23, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      The sodium level is too high. Reduce the salt due to the cheeses? Perhaps a lowerr sodium Ragu?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 23, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Probably the sauce.

        Reply
      • Anonymous says

        April 26, 2022 at 7:24 pm

        If you have a Sprouts Market near you, they have very low pasta sauce. It is very good.

        Reply
    11. Diane says

      April 23, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      Hello! Can I use skinless, boneless chicken thighs? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 23, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        Yes, chicken thighs work well.

        Reply
    12. Dawn says

      March 28, 2022 at 9:11 am

      Hello! Trying tonight. Can the leftover be reheated well? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 28, 2022 at 10:32 am

        Yes, the leftovers heat well in the microwave.

        Reply
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