Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

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Who loves an easy slow cooker meal? If you quickly answered yes, then this Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli is a must for you! So save it now- PIN it- so you can put it on rotation as a quick easy meal for your family on those chaotic nights.

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Look at how delicious this Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli looks! YUM!

Pasta Con Broccoli

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Ok mama, here is how I put this scrumptious Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli together!

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 24 oz marinara
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 16 oz penne pasta

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli Video Tutorial:

For those who love a step by step tutorial here is one for you below!

Instructions: Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

In slow cooker place chicken

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

with seasoning…

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Cook on low for 4-6 hours with seasoning and cream cheese.

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Shred chicken with a meat chopper or take it out and shred with a fork.

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Meanwhile, bring a pot to a rolling boil and cook 16 oz of Penne pasta until done

Add cooker penne pasta to the slow cooker and combine all noodles with sauce

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Once combined, add steamed broccoli. I use frozen bagged broccoli for convenience, but you can certainly steam your own fresh on the stovetop.

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Then add mushrooms. 

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Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, then cover with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mix before serving!

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Now here it is ready to serve up!

simple pasta con broccoli recipe

Side Idea:

This Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli is literally a complete meal in a bowl! If you are looking for more complete meals in a bowl check this Taco Rice Bowl out! It is absoutely delicious too!

Crazy Busy Mama Tip:

Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray for easy clean up. Alternatively, you can use a slow cooker liner for easy clean up. They even make silicone ones like this HERE now, too!

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Love this slow cooker pasta recipe? Explore more of my most popular slow cooker pasta recipes below—they’re loaded with flavor, easy to make, and so delicious your family will be asking for seconds!

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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles 

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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Pasta

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Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli

Slow Cooker Pasta Con Broccoli
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 954 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 24 oz marinara
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 16 oz penne pasta

Instructions
 

  • In slow cooker place chicken with sauce, seasoning and cream cheese for 4-6 hours on low. 
  • Shred check with meat chopper ot take out and do with fork
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot to a rolling boil and cook 16 oz of Penne pasta until done
  • Add cooker penne pasta to the slow cooker and combine all noodles with sauce and once combined add steamed broccoli. I just use the frozen bagged for convenience. But you can certainly steam your own fresh on stove top. Then add mushrooms. 
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and then cover with freshly grated Parmesan cheese mix and serve! 

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Notes

Spray  slow cooker with non stick spray for easy clean up. Or you can use slow cooker liner for easy clean up. They even make silicone ones- like this HERE now too!

Nutrition

Calories: 954kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 49gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2g
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