β¨ Introduction
This creamy slow-cooked pasta dish π blends tender rotini, shredded chicken π, carrots π₯, and peas π« in a rich cheese sauce π§. Comforting, filling, and perfect for cozy dinners! π
π§ Ingredients
- π 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- π 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- π₯ 1 cup diced carrots
- π« Β½ cup green peas
- π§ 1 small onion, chopped
- π§ 2 cloves garlic, minced
- π₯£ 3 cups chicken broth
- π₯ 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- π§ 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- π§ Salt, pepper, and parsley to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π Add chicken, carrots, peas, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- π Pour in chicken broth and stir in uncooked rotini pasta.
- π Cover and cook on low for 3β4 hours until pasta and vegetables are tender.
- π₯ Stir in cream and shredded cheese. Cook for another 15β20 minutes until creamy.
- πΏ Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
π Methods
- Use penne or macaroni instead of rotini π.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor ππΏ.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes πΆοΈ.
- Use leftover roast chicken for deeper flavor π.
π History
This dish is inspired by classic chicken noodle casseroles πΊπΈ and creamy pasta stews. Itβs a modern comfort food favorite across kitchens worldwide π.
πͺ Benefits
- π High protein from chicken
- π₯ Vitamins from carrots and peas
- π Carbs for energy
- π§ Calcium and richness from cheese
π¨ Formation
Serve in deep bowls with a sprinkle of parsley πΏ. Pair with garlic bread π₯ or a fresh salad π₯.
β Conclusion
Creamy Chicken Rotini Pasta is warm, filling, and family-friendlyβa one-pot wonder thatβs easy to love. π²β¨
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π§βπ³ Busy cooks
- π Chicken fans
- π Pasta lovers
- π₯£ Comfort food seekers