Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta (Crockpot)

This Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is the ultimate high-protein, macro-friendly comfort food. Slow-cooked in a crockpot, juicy chicken breasts are simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, and savory Italian spices. After four hours, the sauce gets ultra creamy thanks to cottage cheese, Fairlife protein milk, butter, and Parmesan. Stir in bowtie pasta and finish with fresh basil for a rich, hearty dish that’s perfect for meal prep or family dinner. This recipe is proof that you can enjoy pasta while staying on track with your goals.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 10 bowls

Calories: 555 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 pounds - chicken breast
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 tbsp - Italian seasoning
1 tbsp - garlic powder
1 tbsp - onion powder
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - salt
1 tsp - black pepper
2 - white onions
6 cloves - garlic
2 tablespoons - tomato paste
2 - blended fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup - low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup - blended low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons - butter
2 cups - Fairlife protein milk
½ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
16 ounces - bowtie pasta
⅛ - Fresh basil

Instructions

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.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using forks or tongs.
Stir in blended cottage cheese, butter, Fairlife milk, and Parmesan. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Let the mixture heat through for another 20–30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and stir into the creamy chicken mixture.
Add chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot or portion into containers for meal prep. Enjoy!