Slow Cooker Chicken and Shells
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Shells is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender chicken with creamy cheese and pasta, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the uncooked pasta shells directly into the slow cooker and mix gently until combined.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 6-7 hours, or 4-5 hours on high.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas (if using) and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Once done, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker, stir everything together, and serve.
Notes
Don’t fret if your sauce looks a little lumpy at first; it’s just part of the magic! You can also opt for rotisserie chicken to save time or add some spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.