Description
This Classic Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is an easy, flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and al dente pasta deliver comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 oz) box pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, Parmesan, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken shreds easily.
5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to the slow cooker, and stir to combine with the sauce.
6. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
7. Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and gently toss with the chicken and sauce.
8. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Great for meal prep leftovers keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Adjust seasoning to taste; extra Parmesan is always welcome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg