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    Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted September 19, 2015 (last updated November 28, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes is the perfect easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

    Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes
    If you were to ask me what one food it would be the most difficult to give up, I’d have to say that it would be a toss up between pasta and bread. (Wine doesn’t count as food does it?)

    I just love my carbs.

    One of the most difficult things about going gluten free was finding brands of pasta and bread that didn't suck.

    I’m a big fan of Ancient Harvest Quinoa Spaghetti, but until the last year I couldn’t find a Penne that I loved. And then they came out with one! And I’ve been a happy, happy girl ever since. (By the way, they aren’t paying me to write this post. I just really like their pasta and wanted to share. In full disclosure, they did send me a box of some of their new bean and lentil pasta’s, and I’ll share that with you soon.)

    For the longest time, it was close to impossible to find in the stores. I ended up ordering a big - and by big I mean 10-pound box  - from their website. Just as it ran out, I was thrilled to find it in my local grocery store.

    I love all kinds of pasta dishes, but right now my slow cooker is holding a special place in my heart. This dish comes together really quickly and is very kid friendly. Next time I make it, I’m going to make my own Alfredo sauce with my quinoa cream.

    What would be the most difficult food for you to give up?
    Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes

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    5 from 1 vote

    Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes

    This Slow Cooker Penne with Chicken, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes is the perfect easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Total Time3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 329kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth divided
    • 15 ounces organic Alfredo Sauce divided
    • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes
    • 16 ounces boneless chicken tenders cubed
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 8 ounces gluten free penne
    • 4 ounces baby spinach
    • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated

    Instructions

    • Line a slow cooker with an aluminum foil collar.
    • In a prepared slow cooker combine 1 ½ cups chicken broth, ½ cup Alfredo sauce, sun dried tomatoes, chicken, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cooking on high for 2 ½ hours.
    • Add pasta, remaining 1 cup of broth and Alfredo Sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilts, about 5 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

    Notes

    Servings 8, Calories 455, Fat 15.5g, Carbohydrates 52.8g, Protein 26.9g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 3205mg, Potassium 574mg, Fiber 3.2g, WW Pts 12

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 15.4mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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    Chicken RecipesGluten Free RecipesMain Dish RecipesPasta RecipesQuinoa RecipesSlow Cooker Recipes

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Cheryl Rhodes (Starshine0309)

      September 20, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Wendy,
      Thank you for all your awesome receipes! I wanted to see if you could make this slow cooker receipe with something else other than the Alfredo sauce? Not a fan but would like something a bit healthier and lighter. Any suggestions?

      Thank you!

      Cheryl Rhodes
      Arizona

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      • Wendy Polisi

        September 22, 2015 at 10:22 pm

        Hi Cheryl - Check out today's post - I used a quinoa cream in a mock alfredo-type sauce and I won't be going back. We didn't miss the cream AT ALL.

        https://wendypolisi.com/skinny-chicken-spinach-sun-dried-tomato-casserole-with-quinoa-cream/

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    2. Stacy Pitaluga

      September 20, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      This sounds yummy, I love pasta too! What is the foil collar for and can I sub parchment paper or something else?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        September 22, 2015 at 10:20 pm

        You can just spray your cooker well. It is just to help lift it out to prevent sticking. I actually used to use them but I bought a new cooker that doesn't stick like my old one did so I typically just spray and go now.

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