Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini
Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini features tender shredded chicken folded into a creamy Caesar and cream cheese sauce with Parmesan for a rich, tangy finish. Bright notes of lemon and a hint of garlic balance the sauce, while rotini catches every silky bite. Serve this comforting pasta for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something crowd-pleasing and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Lightly spray the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker and sprinkle them with the garlic powder and lemon zest. Pour the chicken broth and Caesar dressing over the chicken.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours or on High for 2 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and let it cool slightly on a cutting board, then shred or chop it into bite-size pieces.
- 5
Meanwhile, stir the pasta into the dressing mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the pasta is tender.
- 6
Stir in the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the shredded chicken and the parsley; stir to combine. Turn the cooker off and let the pasta mixture stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 7
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and, if desired, add crushed red pepper, capers, and/or lemon wedges.
- Calories 883.4 kcal High 44%
- Protein 50.63 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 64.82 g 24%
- Total Fat 45.66 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 10.91 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.65 mg High 51%
- Sodium 1488.51 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 2.81 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 7.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 166.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 171.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 141.07 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 3.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Caesar Dressing, Capers, Chicken Breast, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 883.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini made of?
- The main ingredients are Caesar Dressing, Capers, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 883.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini healthy?
- Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Rotini has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 883.4 calories and 50.63 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1488.51 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.91 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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