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    Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake Easy Comfort

    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · Modified: Feb 13, 2025 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This hearty cheesy chicken pasta bake is made easily in a slow cooker. A delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.

    This post is sponsored by Banza Pasta. I received compensation for incorporation in this dish. The recipe and thoughts are my own.

    Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is a homey comforting dish that is sure to be part of your meal rotation.

    cheesy chicken pasta on a plate with salad

    I adore baked pasta, but my son doesn't like tomatoes. Other than on pizza, he avoids any tomato or tomato sauce. If I make lasagna, he scrapes the sauce off, sprinkles on some Parmesan and eats it like that.

    He enjoyed the chicken and bacon white lasagna I made, so I switched that recipe up a bit to make it easier to prepare but with the same flavors.

    Banza Pasta is a Gluten Free Dream

    cheese pasta bake on a plate with a salad with a box of Banza pasta

    Banza Pasta makes delicious pasta in variety of different shapes out of chickpeas, making them gluten free. They are also vegan. A dream come true for pasta lovers everywhere. And, in case you were wondering, it cooks and tastes just like regular semolina pasta.

    If you can't find them in your local grocery stores, you can purchase directly from Banza online.

    I chose the cavatappi (corkscrew) for this recipe, but penne or shells will also work.

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    cheese pasta bake on a plate with a salad

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
    • 3 cups chicken stock
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 pound cavatappi, rigatoni, ziti shaped pasta (uncooked)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Put chicken, stock and seasonings in the crock of a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-6 hours.
    • Remove chicken from crock and shred with two forks, or cut if preferred.
    • Turn slow cooker to high, add cream cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar to the broth still in the crock. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add shredded chicken and uncooked pasta to the crock and top with remaining cheese. Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes until pasta is cooked and the cheese is melted.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy Klik

      January 20, 2020 at 6:40 am

      Sounds delicious, so creamy and rich.

      Reply
    2. Amy (Savory Moments)

      January 20, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      This looks so good --- comforting and delicious! My family would enjoy this meal a lot. Plus, the slow cooker makes it easy.

      Reply
    3. Karen

      January 20, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      I love cheesy pasta and the fact that you can make this in the slow cooker is an extra bonus.

      Reply
    4. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

      January 20, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      This sounds absolutely amazing and super cheesy! The perfect weeknight meal!

      Reply
    5. Hezzi-D

      January 21, 2020 at 3:41 am

      MMMMMM. Chicken, pasta, and cheese are all my favorites. I'll be making this one soon!

      Reply
    6. Cheese Curd In Paradise

      January 21, 2020 at 7:31 am

      I just love a simple cheesy pasta and this certainly fits the bill! I love the Banza pasta as well and it cooks in the slow cooker so well!

      Reply
    7. Lisa Kerhin

      January 21, 2020 at 7:41 am

      This sounds so good! I am loving that Banza pasta, too. Making this in the slow cooker is such a time saver.

      Reply
    8. Teri@The Freshman Cook

      January 24, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      The chicken and the cream cheese in your recipe must make it taste awesome! I love the flavors, and this is definitely a recipe my family will love!

      Reply
    9. Christie

      January 25, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      So much flavor in such an easy slow cooker recipe. Cavatappi is one of my favorite shapes of pasta. I think it's the most fun shape aside from wagon wheels.

      Reply

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