Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Pasta With Asparagus Recipe
Tender chicken and chewy pasta all cooked together in one pot is a creamy, delicious weeknight win. Toss in some asparagus towards the end of cooking for and amazing one-pot chicken meal!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 868kcal
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
- grater optional - if you want to grate your own cheeses
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz caesar salad dressing store bought or homemade
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 18 - 20 oz fresh pasta can use frozen too
- black pepper optional - to taste
- 1 lb fresh asparagus optional cut into bite sized pieces
Instructions
- Place 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a greased slow cooker
- Add 12 oz caesar salad dressing, 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 1¼ cup chicken broth, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon capers, and 1 tablespoon garlic to slow cooker and stir to combine
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours
- cut asparagus into bite sized pieces
- After cooking time* remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside
- Stir in 18 - 20 oz fresh pasta and 1 lb fresh asparagus (if using) cover and continue to cook
- Using two forks, shred chicken and stir into pasta/sauce mixture in slow cooker
- When pasta is cooked (about 30 minutes in my slow cooker) add black pepper to taste, if needed.
- Serve promptly and enjoy!
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Notes
Homemade or store bought caesar dressing both work in this recipe
Bonesless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts
Please see above write up for serving and substitution ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 868kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1254IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 6mg
