Slow Cooker Italian Flag Chicken Pasta
 
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Slow Cooker Italian Flag Chicken Pasta combines lots of fresh basil in a chunky homemade tomato sauce for a healthy chicken pasta that is sure to please.
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes (or 3 cups undrained fresh tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh spicy oregano, chopped (or regular if you don't like spicy)
  • 2 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (more or less or omit if you don't like spicy)
  • 1 cup no-sodium or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 16 oz. 100% whole wheat or gluten-free penne pasta
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Either spray extra virgin olive oil in the bowl of a slow cooker using a mister or place a slow cooker liner in the bowl.
  2. Add onions and garlic, top with chicken breasts
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flake, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. minutes prior to serving, add the pasta and turn the slow cooker up to high.
  6. When pasta is al dente, add parmesan cheese, stir and break up pieces of chicken (it will literally fall apart into shreds.)
  7. Serve with a simple green salad or other green vegetable. Enjoy :)
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/slow-cooker-italian-flag-chicken-pasta/