Description
Discover the irresistible Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a hearty and flavorful dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy chicken pasta dish is slow-cooked to perfection, combining tender chicken, rich parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic in a luscious sauce, making it an easy and delicious crockpot dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups of uncooked pasta (penne or fusilli work well) here’s a guide to pasta varieties
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place in the crockpot and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for about 3 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a cutting board.
- While the chicken cooks, boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chicken broth, and cooked pasta to the crockpot with shredded chicken. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in sautéed vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- If desired, add a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg