Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of this Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken cooked to tender perfection in a rich, garlicky sauce, paired with al dente pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts
Garlic Powder & Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
Parmesan Cheese (1 cup)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Cream Cheese (8 oz)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, cubed
Chicken Broth (2 cups)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
Pasta (12 oz)
- 12 oz Pasta (Penne, rotini, or fusilli)
Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half (½ cup)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder (to taste)
- To Taste: Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder
Parsley (optional garnish)
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Layer – Place chicken in crockpot, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Key Sauce Ingredients – Pour chicken broth, cubed cream cheese, Parmesan, and minced garlic over seasoned chicken.
- Cook Low and Slow – Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken in Pot – Shred chicken in pot with forks, stir into sauce.
- Cook Pasta Separately – Boil pasta separately, drain, and set aside.
- Combine and Cream – Add pasta to slow cooker, pour in cream, stir until coated.
- Serve and Garnish – Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil or chives for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Slow Cooker, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta
