Friday, September 14, 2012

Creamy Italian Chicken and Pasta


I love this dish because the sauce cooks all day in the crock pot and all you have to do when you get home from work is boil some pasta.  It's an easy, creamy comfort food that is full of flavor and your whole family is sure to love it!

2 packets of dry italian dressing mix
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 (10oz.) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained OR 1 small bag of frozen broccoli florets, (opt.)
1 (8oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1 (16oz.) box penne pasta

In a 5 quart crock pot combine dry dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, broth, chicken, and veggies (if using).  Stir to combine.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
Stir in cream cheese, turn to high and cook an additional 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package directions until al dente.  Set aside until cream cheese is melted and incorporated into sauce.  Add cooked pasta to cream sauce.  Serve with shredded parmesan cheese, crusty bread, and a salad.

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