Loosen your belts and twirl your forks, because we’re diving into a carb-loaded wonderland with these 10 hearty pasta favorites. From the cheesy, ooey-gooey goodness of baked ziti to the spicy kick of chicken riggies, we’re serving up the ultimate comfort in a bowl.
![Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/green-lakes-state-park-9-1.jpg)
Chicken Spaghetti
![A crock pot filled with spaghetti and chicken.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chicken-spaghetti-21-2.jpg)
Chicken Spaghetti is your slow-cooked hero, ready to welcome you home with open arms and a cheesy embrace. The slow cooker works its magic, mingling tender chicken with pasta in a velvety sauce that’s been getting cozy all day.
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Spicy Chicken Riggies
![Chicken riggies in a bowl topped with Parmesan and green onion.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chicken-riggies-6180041-edited.jpg)
Spice up your life with Chicken Riggies, the dish that brings the heat to your kitchen and comfort to your belly. It’s a rigatoni rollercoaster of chicken, hot peppers, and a creamy, fiery tomato sauce.
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
![Chicken and pasta in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cajun-chicken-pasta-24-3.jpg)
Let the good times roll with a bowl of Cajun Chicken Pasta, bringing Mardi Gras to your mouth with every spicy, creamy bite. This dish is like a jazz band for your palate, full of bold flavors that dance through the creamy sauce. And it’s all simmered to perfection while you’re out living your life.
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Gnocchi with Sauce
![An Instant Pot recipe for a bowl of pasta with meat and vegetables.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/instant-pot-gnocchi.jpg)
When gnocchi meets a meaty sauce in a dance of Italian delight, you know it’s going to be a good evening. This dish throws a party in your pot, with pillowy gnocchi, ground beef, and veggies all jiving in a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a 30-minute flavor fiesta that’s sure to become your new weeknight go-to.
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Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
![Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/green-lakes-state-park-9-1.jpg)
Bring the taste of Olive Garden home with this chicken pasta that’s slow-cooked to creamy, cheesy excellence. This dish is like a mini culinary vacation, with fall-apart chicken that’s been hanging out in a luxurious sauce all day.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
![Plate of spaghetti and meatballs topped with parmesan.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/instant-pot-spaghetti-7560.jpg)
Spaghetti and meatballs just got an upgrade with this easy-peasy one-pot wonder. Homemade meatballs mingle with sauce and pasta, all cozied up together for a family dinner that’s as easy as pressing a button.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
![Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/gnocchi-soup-6.jpg)
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, dreamy bowl of comfort that’ll make you forget all about that famous chain’s version. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it deal that rewards you with coziness at the end of the day.
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Baked Ziti
![A bowl of pasta with meat and tomatoes.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/slow-cooker-baked-ziti-4-2.jpg)
Baked Ziti in the slow cooker is the culinary equivalent of a lazy Sunday – effortless and oh-so-satisfying. Just layer up those ziti, marinara, cheese, and sausage, then let the slow cooker work its comforting alchemy. It’s a no-stress, all-yum kind of meal that’ll have the family racing to the dinner table.
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Chili Mac
![Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slow-cooker-chili-mac-18-2-edited-1024x576.jpg)
Who said chili and macaroni can’t be best friends? This Chili Mac proves they’re the dynamic duo of dinner, combining hearty chili with everyone’s favorite pasta for a match made in comfort food heaven.
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Slow Cooker Chili Mac
![Top view of slow cooker chicken ramen in the Crock Pot.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slow-cooker-ramen-10.jpg)
Crock Pot Ramen is a one-pot wonder with a new level of convenience. Toss in the ingredients, set it and forget it, and return to a bowl of steaming, flavorful ramen.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac