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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta You'll Love

Enjoy this Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a comforting meal of tender chicken and creamy sauce, perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for extra richness
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Creamy Base
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium optional
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano for a twist
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or mascarpone
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half milk as a lighter substitute
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Penne or Rotini) gluten-free if needed
For Garnishing
  • Chopped Parsley or Extra Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Step 2: Add the Liquid - Pour chicken broth over the chicken, then layer grated Parmesan, cream cheese, and minced garlic.
  3. Step 3: Slow Cook the Chicken - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Step 4: Shred the Chicken - Remove lid and shred the chicken in the crockpot with two forks.
  5. Step 5: Cook the Pasta - In a pot, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
  6. Step 6: Combine Pasta and Sauce - Add drained pasta to the crockpot and stir to combine with sauce.
  7. Step 7: Add Cream for Richness - Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half until well coated.
  8. Step 8: Serve and Garnish - Serve on plates and garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta separately and add cream just before serving.

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