Tuscan Pasta Crock Pot Food

CROCK POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE RIGATONI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until it is brown. (Or use your Ninja)
• Add to a 6 quart slow cooker.
• Add in onion, seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4.
• 30 minutes before serving stir in the pasta. It will look very watery but don't worry the pasta will soak it up. Cover and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the desired tenderness is reached.
• Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted.
• Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese if desired.
• Enjoy!

CROCK POT TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breast in the crock pot and season with salt, pepper and pressed garlic.
• On top of the chicken combine the sun dried tomatoes (with oil and herbs,) artichoke hearts, and onion.
• Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours, or low for 3.5-4 hours.
• Once the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp) open the crock pot and add the spinach on top. Leave the lid closed for 5-10 minutes to let the spinach wilt. Then stir it into the toppings.
• Serve hot either as whole chicken breasts with the toppings, or shredded and mixed with the toppings. Enjoy!

CROCK POT TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add the chicken breasts to your Crock-Pot and sprinkle the salt and pepper over the top. Add the garlic, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken stock and stir the pot.
• Set the timer to cook on high for 4 hours or use the MyTime™ technology to tell your Crock-Pot when you want dinner ready.
• When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot. Add the spinach, stir, and let it wilt. Add the cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well. Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over the top.

WEIGHT WATCHERS TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Lightly spray your pot with cooking spray and set Instant Pot to sauté. Once your pot is hot add tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Cook until just fragrant using a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent sticking.
• Brown chicken on all sides for 3-5 minutes. This will prevent chicken from sticking together when under pressure.
• Add your whole wheat noodles and chicken broth to the pot. Stir and make sure all of the pasta is pushed below the liquid.
• Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Select Pressure Cook (high) and set the cook time for 3 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, blend the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese together until smooth and set aside.
• When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Drain extra liquid, if necessary.
• Add spinach and fresh basil to the pot and stir until the leaves have wilted, then drain the excess liquid from the pot. Allow the pasta to cool for a minute or two so the dairy doesn't curdle.
• Add the parmesan along with the blended yogurt and cottage cheese, then stir until mixed.
• Lightly spray a skillet with cooking oil, then add tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs, and pepper. Sauté over high heat for 30 seconds.
• Next, add the cubed chicken and brown for 1-2 minutes until chicken no longer sticks together.
• Place all of the contents of your skillet into your crockpot, and add chicken broth.
• Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
• During the last 30 minutes of the cook time, stir in your noodles, and make sure all the pasta is covered in liquid. If you need to add more liquid, do so now.
• Once the cook time is complete, add your spinach and basil Stir until spinach is wilted. Drain the excess liquid from the pot.
• Blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth, and add to the pot.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and serve immediately, topped with fresh basil.
• Lightly spray a large skillet or pot with cooking oil, then add tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs, and pepper. Sauté over high heat for 30 seconds.
• Next, add cubed chicken to the skillet and brown for 1-2 minutes until chicken no longer sticks together.
• Add your pasta and chicken broth to the skillet, stir, and make sure all the noodles are covered. Once the broth begins to boil, cover your skillet and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the pasta is cooked, add spinach and basil. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
• Blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth, then add to the pan.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and serve immediately topped with fresh basil.

CROCK POT CHICKEN PARMESAN PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, basil and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
• Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Put chicken into crock pot and pour sauce mixture over chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
• When done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
• Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions for al dente. Drain when done.
• Pour pasta into crock pot. Stir in chicken and pasta into sauce. Top with cheeses. Cover crock pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted
• Garnish with parsley or basil and serve immediately.

ROBUST ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PASTA (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage links. Transfer to a 3 quart slow cooker.
• Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
• Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes or until pasta is tender.

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes.
• Stir in chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F). Stir in pasta and tomatoes. Cover; cook on High heat setting 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring twice.
• Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Stir in spinach until wilted. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir before serving.

TUSCAN PASTA CROCK POT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a crock pot, except the spaghetti; cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
• Stir in the spaghetti, cover and cook on HIGH for 45-50 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
• If desired, the spaghetti can be cooked separately if desired, and added to mixture before serving, just cook the mixture in the crock pot an extra 40 minutes, or to suit taste.
• Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan cheese.