Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (600ml) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic purée
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
2 3/4 cups (350g) penne pasta
6 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
8 ounces (225g) cream cheese softened
3/4 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
5 ounces (150g) baby spinach

Directions

Pour the chicken broth into your slow cooker and mix in the Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes.

Add the chicken cubes, cover the slow cooker, and set on High for 1 ½ – 2 hours.

When the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165F / 90C), add the pasta and tomatoes. Cover and cook on High for about 30 minutes until the pasta is al dente making sure to stir once half way through cooking.

Add the cheeses, stirring until melted. Then add the spinach and allow to cook for a few minutes until wilted. Then serve.