Description
A hearty Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake with tender pasta, succulent chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melty cheeses, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture into your Crock Pot, spreading it evenly.
- Generously top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the Crock Pot and set it to low heat. Cook for 3-4 hours or until everything is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve while hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For meal prep, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, add a splash of water or broth for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg