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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta (Crockpot)
Instructions
1
In a crockpot, add chicken breast, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, diced onions, minced garlic, tomato paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth.
2
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
3
After 4 hours, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using forks or tongs.
4
Stir in blended cottage cheese, butter, Fairlife milk, and Parmesan. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
5
Let the mixture heat through for another 20–30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and stir into the creamy chicken mixture.
7
Add chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Serve hot or portion into containers for meal prep. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sear Chicken Before Crockpot 🔥Quickly sear chicken breasts in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the crockpot to develop a golden crust and lock in juices, resulting in more flavorful meat.
- Strain Cottage Cheese for Silky Texture 🧈Place blended cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 10 minutes before adding to remove excess whey, creating an ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality cream sauce without graininess.
- Add Pasta During Final 30 Minutes ⏱️Stir in uncooked bowtie pasta only in the last 30 minutes of cooking rather than earlier to prevent mushiness and maintain perfect al dente texture while absorbing all the flavor.
- Finish with Fresh Basil Off Heat 🌿Remove the crockpot from heat, then stir in fresh basil at the very end to preserve its bright, aromatic qualities rather than wilting them away in the warm sauce.
- Balance Acidity with Butter 🧈Swirl in butter during the final minutes to mellow the acidity from fire-roasted tomatoes and create a luxuriously silky mouthfeel that balances the tomato paste and broth.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
High Protein
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
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