Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful garlic Parmesan sauce. Combined with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a touch of heavy cream, this easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to season it.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, then add grated Parmesan cheese, cubed and softened cream cheese, and minced garlic over the chicken. This mixture will create the rich, creamy sauce as it cooks.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to combine the shredded chicken with the creamy sauce, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Cook Pasta: While the chicken finishes cooking or once it’s done, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta into the crockpot with the shredded chicken and sauce. Pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half and stir everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pasta warm, optionally garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and a pop of color.
Notes
- For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Use your favorite pasta shape such as penne, rotini, or fusilli to hold the sauce well.
- Be sure to shred the chicken well so it combines easily with the creamy sauce.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups, just use a larger crockpot and increase cooking time slightly.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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