Description
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that is easy to make using a slow cooker. Tender chicken cooked in a garlic parmesan sauce with cream cheese, served over pasta and garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 (15-ounce) jar garlic parmesan sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
Other:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Prepare Chicken: Place chicken in the crockpot, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Add minced garlic on top.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in garlic parmesan sauce and chicken broth. Add cubed cream cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken and Combine: Remove chicken, shred, and return to crockpot. Stir until creamy. Add cooked pasta and coat evenly.
- Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- For added richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Try using spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
