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DinnerRoasted Garlic Shredded Chicken Pasta
Quick & easy crockpot meal perfect for any night of the week!
Natalie McElhennyIngredients
- 4 Chicken Breats
- 1lb box of pasta (of your choosing)
- 2 25oz Jar of Mezzetta Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Pasta Sauce
- 2 HEAVY tbsp Olde Thompson Everything Italian Seasoning
- 2 tsp Kinders Roasted Garlic Salt
- To taste Fresh ground pepper
- Parsley flakes (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1Place four chicken breasts in crockpot and pour 1 jar of sauce into pot.
- 2Season with everything italian, roasted garlic salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Gently stir mixture so everything is well coated. Place lid on crockpot and set crockpot to HIGH for 4 hours.
- 3After the 4 hours has passed, shred the chicken and add it back to the sauce. Add in the second iar of sauce and mix thoroughly.
- 4Cook the pasta according to the package directions. (Be sure to salt the water before boiling!) Once pasta is complete, strain and set aside.
- 5Plate the pasta and top with shredded chicken and sauce mixture. Add extra everything italian seasoning, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese (optional).
- 6Plate & enjoy!
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Quick Tips
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Cook Once, Eat All Week
A big batch of shredded chicken made on Sunday covers tacos, salads, soups, and sandwiches through Friday. Poach in seasoned broth for the most versatile, moist result.
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Two Forks Beat a Mixer
Pull chicken apart with two forks while it's still warm — it shreds cleanly in seconds. Let it cool completely before storing so it doesn't steam and get soggy.
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Save Your Poaching Liquid
Don't pour out the liquid after poaching. That light broth is perfect for cooking rice, building a quick soup, or adding moisture back when reheating the chicken.
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Season at the End
Shredded chicken absorbs sauce and seasoning better than whole pieces. Hold off on heavy seasoning until after shredding, then toss with your sauce so every strand is coated.
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