Cheesy Chicken Pasta Crockpot (Printable Version)

Tender slow-cooked chicken with creamy sauces and gluten-free pasta, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken and Sauce

01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
03 - 15 ounces Alfredo sauce
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic

→ Pasta

09 - 16 ounces gluten-free pasta

→ Cheese and Garnish

10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - Parmesan cheese for garnish
12 - Fresh basil, finely chopped for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to ensure uniform cooking.
02 - Pour marinara and Alfredo sauces over the chicken. Sprinkle black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes evenly over the sauces.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
04 - Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir well to combine the shredded chicken thoroughly with the creamy sauce mixture.
05 - Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain pasta thoroughly.
06 - Add the drained pasta to the crockpot and gently mix with the shredded chicken and sauce until evenly incorporated.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta and chicken mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
08 - Plate the creamy chicken pasta casserole and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped fresh basil to enhance flavor and presentation.