Crockpot Baked Penne

Servings: 4 | Cook: 3-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low

A slow cooker pasta dish with chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 15 oz can of Marinara sauce
• 15 oz can of Arrabbiata sauce
• 2.5 lbs chicken breast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 16 oz box whole wheat penne pasta
• 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Pour the marinara and arrabbiata sauce into the crock pot
2. Add the chicken breast into the crockpot
3. Add all of the seasoning to the crockpot on to the chicken
4. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours (or on low 4 to 6 hours)
5. Take the chicken out, cube (or shred) it and put it back into the crockpot
6. Add box of penne pasta into the crockpot and mix it into the sauce and cook on high for 20 minutes
7. Stir, then top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese and cook until the cheese is melted

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Recipe Improvement Suggestions

Consider these ingredient substitutions for healthier alternatives.

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