The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of this Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Easy to make and so satisfying, this dish is a definite crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
Additional:
- 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 and Prep: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred and Combine: Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the crockpot.
- Finish and Serve: Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir everything together until pasta is well coated and creamy. Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
- Feel free to customize with additional seasonings or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
