Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe, a dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, rich garlic, and creamy Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this slow cooker recipe allows you to savor a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss the ingredients into your crockpot, let it simmer, and enjoy a delicious pasta dish that everyone will love. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various tastes with simple ingredient swaps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, cubed cream cheese, and minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Cook pasta separately according to package directions; drain when finished.
- Add drained pasta to the shredded chicken mixture along with heavy cream or half-and-half; stir until well combined.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes of parsley or extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg