Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless )
  • 46 oz prepared marinara or pasta sauce
  • 1 lb Cavatappi pasta (or any other pasta)
  • 1 stalk fresh broccoli (large or 2 small heads cut into bite size pieces (you can use frozen broccoli))
  • 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded )
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
  • 2 tsp fresh basil (chopped )
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce and mix well. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for four hours.
  • When the chicken is done, add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water. Follow the directions on the box to cook the pasta to the al dente stage. One minute before the pasta is done, add the broccoli and let it cook with the pasta. Drain.
  • Add the pasta and broccoli to the chicken mixture. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Cover and cook on low for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Top with chopped fresh basil, serve immediately and be prepared for the accolades which are sure to come.