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Slow-Cooker Chicken Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and comforting slow-cooker dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Meat

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Pasta

  • 1 package elbow macaroni (16 ounces)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (8 ounces)

Garnish

  • to taste chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions 

  • Combine soup, broth, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 5-quart slow cooker.
  • Add chicken and cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender.
  • Shred chicken on a cutting board, then return to slow cooker.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  • Stir pasta, cheese, and sour cream into the slow cooker, then cook on low for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, salt your pasta water generously.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken