Tomato Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Tomato Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake. This yummy, creamy chicken and pasta dish has cheese and tomatoes. It’s super easy and tastes great! Mix tender chicken with creamy sauce, tangy tomato pesto, garlic, and onions in a slow cooker for hours. Toss in pasta and green onions near the end, then melt in gooey cheese. It’s a cozy family meal with rich flavors—chewy pasta in a warm, cheesy hug. Perfect with greens!

Serves: 5
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 kg chopped chicken pieces (from breast or thigh)

• 600 ml cream for cooking

• 1 red onion, chopped small

• 1-2 tsp black pepper (cracked, add as much as you like)

• 1 big spoon minced garlic (from 2-3 cloves)

• 190 g jar tomato pesto (or sun-dried tomato kind)

• ½ cup chopped green onions

• 1 cup tiny pasta shells

• 1 cup shredded tasty cheese (light or full-fat works)

Tomato Cheesy Chicken Pasta: Directions

1. Put the chicken in your slow cooker.

2. Mix the cream, onion, pepper, garlic, and pesto together. Pour it over the chicken.

3. Cook on low heat for 3.5 to 4 hours.

4. Add the uncooked pasta and green onions. Stir it up, then cook on low for 30 more minutes (bigger pasta might need 45 minutes).

5. Stir in the cheese until it melts, and cook about 15 minutes extra.

6. Serve with steamed veggies or just by itself.

Tip: Try adding spinach at the end to make it soft and yummy before you eat!