Friday, December 5, 2014

Creamy Tomato Slow-Cooker Chicken




prep time : 10 min      Total time : 5 Hr 20 min 


Ingredients

4
boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2
teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
1
can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1
pouch (8 oz) Old El Paso™ roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce
8
oz uncooked pasta (such as penne or mostaccioli)
2
tablespoons cornstarch
2
tablespoons water
1/2
cup shredded Italian cheese blend (2 oz), if desired

Directions

  • 1Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Top with garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • 2In separate bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce, tomatoes and cooking sauce until well combined. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • 3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • 4Ten to 15 minutes before serving time, cook pasta as directed on package. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water; stir into mixture in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  • 5Serve chicken with pasta; top with cheese.

    Expert Tips

    Combine this creamy tomato chicken with a beautiful garden salad for a perfect, well-rounded meal.
    If you happen to have any leftovers, pack it up right away for an easy lunch to take to work the next day!
    Don't have pasta on hand? This chicken dish also tastes great served over rice or quinoa.



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