The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe that will become a family favorite. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes on low, 2 hours 15 minutes on high
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- 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
Others:
- 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
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Make Sauce: Add 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 Chicken: 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.
- Combine: Pour in heavy cream or half-and-half, stir everything together until pasta is well coated and creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta
