Dump and Go Chicken Alfredo Pasta 🍝

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Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (on low) or 2 hours (on high)

Ingredients:

  • 1 package chicken breasts
  • 1 bottle restaurant-style Italian dressing (or Olive Garden, if preferred)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 package broccoli (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 box Rotini pasta (or Penne, any pasta shape works)
  • 1 bag Italian blend shredded cheese

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Broccoli

  • Microwave the broccoli according to the package directions. Once cooked, chop it into smaller pieces. Set aside.

Step 2: Season and Add Chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season them with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, pour the entire bottle of Italian dressing.
  • Fill the empty dressing bottle with 1 cup of chicken broth, close the lid, and shake it well to get any remaining dressing. Add this to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Add the chopped broccoli to the slow cooker.
  • Place the block of cream cheese in the center of the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top.

Step 5: Cook

  • Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

Step 6: Cook the Pasta

  • About 30 minutes before the slow cooker finishes, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water. Cook it slightly al dente, then drain.

Step 7: Shred Chicken and Combine

  • After 4 hours (or 2 hours on high), remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, along with the cooked pasta. Stir everything well to combine.

Step 8: Add Cheese

  • Sprinkle the shredded Italian blend cheese over the top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and let it cook on the warm setting for another 20-30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and everything to meld together.

Step 9: Serve and Enjoy!

  • Stir everything together once more and serve warm. This creamy, cheesy pasta is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for busy nights! 😋

Tips & Variations:

  • Broccoli: You can use frozen or fresh broccoli, depending on what you have available.
  • Cream Cheese: If you want a richer flavor, use flavored cream cheese (like garlic or chive).
  • Chicken: If you’re short on time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

Enjoy this super easy and delicious « dump and go » meal from Aldi, even with paper plates! 😁

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