Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This slow cooker creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe with bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach is served over pasta noodles making this an easy dinner idea. It is one of our family’s favorites. I love making this recipe on a cold winter day. Your house will smell amazing as this recipe is cooking. I also like doubling this recipe for leftovers for the week.

Boneless Chicken Thighs

I love using chicken thighs in my slow cooker because they don’t dry out like chicken breasts sometimes do. They stay tender and juicy.

Creamy Garlic Sauce

Making your sauce homemade makes all the difference in the world. Trust me. I like to make my sauce on the stovetop because it seals all the ingredients together. This creamy garlic sauce isn’t too thick or too heavy. I also like to add a splash of mine, but that is optional.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

You can find sun-dried tomatoes in a jar at your local grocery store. This adds the perfect taste as it cooks with the chicken thighs.

Bacon

You had me at bacon. Adding crispy bacon is a must. I like to bake mine in the oven or the air-fryer, just because it’s less work in my opinion. Top off your dish with this and you are set.

Pasta

You can use any type of pasta noodles. I like to use the Penne Banza Chickpea Pasta for a healthier choice. The noodles are gluten-free and can be found at more grocery stores.

Ingredient for Tuscan Chicken Pasta

These are all simple ingredients you will need for this Tuscan Chicken pasta recipe.

• 6-8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
• 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
• 2 cups of Heavy whipping Cream
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Tbsp White Wine optional
• 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
• 1.5 cups Penne Pasta For healthy pasta try Banza Chickpea Pasta
• 6-8 slices bacon, cooked You can always add more
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chop if desired

How To Make Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

1. Spray the slow cooker with a nonstick spray. Add chicken thighs to slow cooker.
2. Season chicken thighs with Sea salt, and black pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red chili pepper flakes. Top chicken thighs with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
3. For the cream sauce heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about a minute, until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add freshly grated parmesan cheese and cook on low/medium stirring frequently.
5. Continue to simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until sauce thickens some.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
7. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours. Or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
8. Cook bacon in the oven, stovetop, or Air Fryer. Set aside for later.
9. Before the Chicken is finished, boil pasta noodles if desired. You can use any Penne pasta but I use the Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta Gluten-Free Noodles for a healthy version.
10. Once the chicken is finished add chopped spinach and stir. Let sit for about 3-4 minutes or until spinach wilts.
11. Serve Tuscan Chicken and sauce over noodles and top with crumbled bacon pieces.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s perfect for busy weeknights.
• Both kids and adults love it.
• It makes great leftovers.

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