Creamy Italian Chicken Stew
A comforting and creamy stew with tender chicken breast, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, and peperoncini, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Tossed with pasta and topped with melted cheese, this delicious dish is bursting with Italian flavors and will satisfy your cravings for a hearty meal.
ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 can stewed tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup peperoncini, sliced
- 1 cup pasta shells, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or Italian blend)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Italian seasoning packet
steps
- 1.
In a slow cooker, place the chicken breast at the bottom.
- 2.
Add the diced stewed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and sliced peperoncini on top.
- 3.
Sprinkle the entire packet of Italian seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.
- 4.
Pour in the chicken broth.
- 5.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- 6.
Remove the chicken breast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- 7.
Add the uncooked pasta shells and stir well. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- 8.
Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to warm through.
- 9.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the stew and cover the slow cooker until the cheese melts.
- 10.
Serve the creamy Italian chicken stew hot, alongside some crusty bread or garlic bread.
