How did I not know about this crockpot dinner?
This is the viral pasta dinner that has everyone talking, now made in your slow cooker for maximum convenience. Without access to the full video transcript, this recipe is based on the title and description. The result is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Slow cooking allows the flavours to develop beautifully whilst you get on with your day. If you're familiar with the original viral recipe, this slow cooker version captures the same delicious essence with minimal hands-on time
Watch: How did I not know about this crockpot dinner?
Original recipe video — click to play
Original method: 45 minutes stovetop
Ingredients
Main
- 600 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or beef stewing meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Brown in a frying pan first for best flavour
Aromatics
- 1 medium, diced Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Base
- 400 ml Chicken or vegetable stock
Reduce by approximately one-third from stovetop recipe to prevent watery result
Dairy
- 200 ml Double cream
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking
- 50 g Butter
Add in final 30 minutes
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Salt
To taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper
To taste
Pasta and Garnish
- 300 g Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Cook separately and stir through just before serving
- 30 g Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Add just before serving
Method
- 1
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meat pieces in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden on all sides. This step is essential for developing flavour. Transfer to your slow cooker.
~15 minsTip: Do not skip browning—it significantly improves the final dish
- 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the browned meat.
~2 mins - 3
Pour in the stock. Stir to combine all ingredients.
~2 mins - 4
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours, until the meat is tender and cooked through.
~6 hrsTip: Low setting gives the best flavour development
- 5
About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the double cream and butter. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
~5 minsTip: Adding cream near the end preserves its rich flavour
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the pasta separately in a large pot of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain well.
~10 minsTip: Keep pasta cooking time independent from slow cooker to prevent mushiness
- 7
Just before serving, stir the cooked pasta into the slow cooker sauce. Top with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
~3 minsTip: Do not let pasta sit in the slow cooker for extended time after stirring through
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browning meat develops complex flavours through the Maillard reaction that slow cooking alone won't achieve. This extra step takes just 15 minutes but significantly improves the depth and richness of your finished dish, making it taste like it's been simmered for hours
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