Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Creamy, savory, and easy to make, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Sauce:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Ingredients: Pour chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Shred chicken using forks in the crockpot and combine with the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta separately, then add it to the crockpot.
- Finish Dish: Pour in heavy cream, stir until well coated and creamy.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook pasta separately to maintain texture.
- Add cream after slow cooking to keep sauce smooth.
- Use fresh garlic and grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in single portions if needed.
- Pair with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Pasta, Easy Dinner
