Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
A delicious and easy recipe for cheesy chicken penne made in a slow cooker, perfect for gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound gluten-free penne pasta
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the gluten-free penne pasta, diced tomatoes, and both cheeses.
- Stir well to combine and cover again.
- Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted.
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Notes
- Make sure to use gluten-free pasta to keep the dish gluten-free.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the cheese types based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg