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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Mar 25 2023 04:31:00

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     Title: Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
Categories: Poultry, Pasta, Cheese
     Yield: 6 servings

 1 1/2 lb Boned, Shinned chicken;
          - trimmed of any fat
    16 oz Bottle Italian Dressing
     8 oz Cream cheese
   1/4 c  Grated fresh Parmesan
          - cheese; more to sprinkle
          - on the finished dish
   1/4 ts Black pepper
    16 oz Cavatappi pasta
          Toasted breadcrumbs & minced
          - fresh parsley; opt

 EDITOR’S TIP: Use fresh Parmesan cheese instead of
 shelf-stable shake cheese for this dish. It melts
 smoothly into the sauce.

 Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
 Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the
 bottom.

 Pour all of the dressing over the chicken. Place the
 brick of cream cheese on top of the chicken. Sprinkle
 the grated fresh Parmesan over everything, along with
 the black pepper.

 Set the slow cooker to high, cover and cook everything
 for about 4 hours until the chicken is done. You can
 also cook it on the low setting for about 6-7 hours.

 Shortly before the slow cooker is done, cook the
 cavatappi pasta according to the package directions and
 then drain. Already threw the box out? Here’s how to
 cook pasta.

 Using tongs or two forks, move the chicken to a plate or
 cutting board. Then, use a stick blender to blend the
 sauce inside the slow cooker for 2-3 minutes until it’s
 smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a stick blender,
 use a hand whisk.

 EDITOR’S TIP: Blending the sauce at this stage before
 other ingredients are added is the easiest way to get a
 smooth and creamy sauce with no lumps or oily spots.

 Use two forks to pull the cooked chicken apart into
 shreds. You can do this on a cutting board or place the
 chicken back in the slow cooker and shred it there. The
 chicken should be very tender and pull apart easily.
 Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker, if
 you haven’t already.

 Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the slow cooker.
 Gently stir everything together so the pasta and chicken
 are coated with the sauce.

 Spoon the chicken pasta onto plates or pasta bowls. Top
 each dish with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan
 cheese. You can also sprinkle on finely diced parsley
 and toasted breadcrumbs for color and a little crunch.

 Nancy Mock, Pisgah Switch, IL

 Makes: 6 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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