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Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

Savor the cozy flavors of fall with this Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Pasta. Combining tender chicken, creamy pumpkin sauce, and hearty pasta, it's the perfect autumn comfort food for your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 pound chicken
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 15 oz can 100% pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Small Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step 1: Layer the Base
  1. Place the onion, garlic, diced potatoes, corn, and red peppers into a slow cooker. Top them with the chicken.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined and pour this mixture over the chicken.
Step 3: Cook
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4–6 hours. Check intermittently to ensure perfect cooking results.
Step 4: Shred the Chicken
  1. Once done, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. This incorporates the chicken with the sauce seamlessly.
Step 5: Add Creaminess
  1. Stir in the half and half and shredded colby jack cheese. Let everything cook for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and allow the cheese to melt.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Dish out the creamy pumpkin chicken pasta while warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Pasta is perfect for cozy autumn evenings. Swap ingredients like sweet potatoes or tofu for variation. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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