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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 45 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 450 g boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2-3 cm pieces; 800 g canned diced tomato undrained; 425 g tomato sauce; 240 g canned red kidney beans rinsed and drained; 100 g yellow onion chopped; 50 g celery chopped; 150 g green bell pepper chopped; 120 g cremini mushroom sliced; 4 clove garlic minced; 170 g spaghetti broken into thirds; 1 tsp dried italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 5 g fresh basil chopped (optional)

This one-pot pasta is a complete meal made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Tender chicken, vegetables, and beans simmer in a rich tomato sauce before the pasta is cooked directly in the pot for easy cleanup.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 5 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 528 kcal

Allergen information: may contain celery and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gboneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-3 cm pieces
800 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
425 gtomato sauce
240 gcanned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
100 gyellow onion, chopped
50 gcelery, chopped
150 ggreen bell pepper, chopped
120 gcremini mushroom, sliced
4 clovegarlic, minced
170 gspaghetti, broken into thirds
1 tspdried italian seasoning
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

5 gfresh basil, chopped(optional)

Equipment

slow cooker · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Place the chicken, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic into the pot of a large slow cooker.
About 5 min
2
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top, then stir everything together until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the chicken pieces are separated and coated in the sauce.
3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours.
About 4 hr
Cook’s note: Avoid lifting the lid during this time to maintain a consistent cooking temperature.
4
Turn the slow cooker setting to HIGH, add the broken spaghetti, and stir to submerge it in the sauce.
About 2 min
5
Cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: Check the pasta a few minutes early to ensure it doesn't overcook and become mushy.
6
Stir one last time and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
About 2 min

Per serving

Nutrition

72%Score

Calories: 527.5kcal
Protein: 50.2g
Carbs: 67.5g
Fat: 6g
Fibre: 10g
Sugar: 18.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened.