Chicken Pancetta and Sundried Tomato Pasta

Slow cooked shredded chicken and pancetta in a simple homemade sundried tomato sauce. Spoon over fresh pasta and top with plenty of parmesan. This is an easy, tasty recipe that will be an instant hit with anyone who tries it.

All of the ingredients are readily available from the supermarket. Pick up a jar of sundried tomatoes and drain most of the oil before using them, or pat dry with some kitchen towel. You can either keep them whole or chop into small pieces, depending on how you like them.

After slow cooking, shred the chicken and serve on top of the pasta of your choice. Top with plenty of parmesan and chopped parsley.

Slow Cooker Chicken, Pancetta and Sundried Tomato Pasta

Shredded chicken, smokey bacon and a homemade sundried tomato pasta sauce
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken Breast 3 whole breasts
  • 100 g Pancetta or smoked bacon lardons
  • 80 g Sundried tomatoes Drained, whole or chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 75 ml Water
  • Pinch salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well.
  • Cook for 3 hour on high, or low for 5-6.
  • Remove, shred the chicken and serve on a bed of pasta of your choice. Top with parmesan cheese and basil.

Notes

Nutrition calculations only account for the ingredients stated in the slow cooker recipe. Serving suggestions such as rice and potatoes are not included. Remember to account for the nutritional values of anything you choose to accompany the recipe with. 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 1183mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 4 hour, Bacon, Chicken, Pasta, Tomato
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Nutrition note

Nutrition calculations only account for the ingredients stated in the slow cooker recipe. Serving suggestions such as rice and potatoes are not included. Remember to account for the nutritional values of anything you choose to accompany the recipe with.

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