Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful meal with this Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, served over pasta for a satisfying dinner that practically makes itself.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
For Serving:
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken in the Crockpot, season with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the Crockpot. Mix with the sauce.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, mix well, and let sit to thicken. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use milk and cornstarch as a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
- 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: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
